There was a parade of monks and children from the new auditorium to the Southern Gate of Todaiji Temple. Children were so cute! Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is…

Shinto shrine gates, torii, are found anywhere in Japan. They are usually unpainted or painted vermilion because in ancient times it was believed that the color represented the throbbing pulse…

People from Tokushima people’s association dedicated Awaodori dance to Tanzan Shrine at Kemari Festival. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Miki took this picture at the Big Hall of Yakushiji Temple (It is the hall they hold Saishoe Festival on May 4). Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

It is said that Fujiwara Kamatari and Emperor Tenji discussed about striking the Soga Clan (Taika Reform in 645) over the Kemari (Japanese football) play. The festival is based on…

Rain-making rituals, ‘Tayama Flower Dance’ was held at Suwa Shrine in Muratayama, Minamiyamashiro, Kyoto. It is designated as the nation’s intangible folklore cultural assets. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

‘Daimokutate’, a National Heritage, is held at Yahashira Shrine in Kamifukawacho, Nara. The narrator sits in a prescribed position and tells stories. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

They run 10-kilometer Nara Marathon. Miki took this picture in front of the Colossal Hall of of the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is…

There are may Chinese milk vetch fields around Asuka Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

This is a view  from the bottom of Butsuryuji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Miki took this picture at Daibutsu pond in Todaiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!