Tag Archives: Shrines&Temples

[Photoblog] Dove Release at Kichiden-ji Temple

During this event, about 100 doves and 200 gold fish were released. This event is held to respect and appreciate previous lives on the basis of the Buddhism commandment against taking…

[Photoblog] Statue in Kikouji Temple

This is a picture of Tenporin statue in the temple.Taken at Kikouji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Service in Relation with the Battleship Yamato

As Oyamato Shrine was considered as a guardian shrine of  the Battleship Yamato of Imperial Japanese Navy, a service was held to pay tribute to the war dead.The Oyamato Shrine…

[Photoblog] Nara To-kae Festival at Kasuganoenchi

Miki, the photographer felt as if she heard the man said ‘cheese’ to the girl^^ It was too far to hear such a thing though Lol  Taken at Kasuganoenchi, a…

[Photoblog] Cute Picture at Oyamato Shrine

In front of the main hall of Oyamato Shrine, there is always a huge picture like this.  Miki, the photographer found the picture nice and heartwarming. She like the fact that…

[Photoblog] After Denden Festival

Miki, the photographer was not sure what they were talking about, but they seemed to have a bit of laugh after the festival. Taken after Shinkentogyo-sai Festival (a.k.a. Denden Festival). Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s…

Chinowa-Kuguri at Hokke-ji Temple

During this service, people pray for good health and avoiding bad luck.Monks simply walk through the loop.Taken is Renge-e Service at Hokke-ji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

[Photoblog] Lady in Summer Kimono

The flower on this lady’s kimono belt can be Hibiscus?  Miki, the photographer found this belt very beautiful (she just loved it…^^).  There is a steam bath, which is believed…

[Photoblog] Parade of Votive Sword

The palanquin of the votive sword arrived at Koda Shrine, a small related shrine of Isonokami Shrine, and it is now leaving the site after rice planting rituals. Taken on the…

[Photoblog] Shrine with Hung Lanterns

According to Miki, the photographer, it was very nice atmohphere with those lanterns’ lighting.Taken at Isonokami Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Monks in Training

Miki, the photographer encountered them when she was taking picture of Hydrangea in Hase-dera Temple♪ Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

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