Tag Archives: Shrines&Temples

[Photoblog] Lanterns Festival

Taken during Lanterns Festival at Yakushiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Sanzo Hoshi

Yakushiji Temple is headquarters of Hossoshu Sect of Japanese Buddhism. And Genjo Sanzo Hoshi, who is famous for Saiyuki or Journey to the West, is the founder of the sect. Taken during…

[Photoblog] Smiling Statue in the Rainy Season

 Miki, the photographer felt as if this statue with gentle smile were telling her ‘see you again 🙂 ‘.Taken at Hannyaji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN…

[Photoblog] Statue at Hannya-ji Temple

Fudomyoo is believed to be the reincarnation of Dainishi Nyorai. The sword in the right hand eliminates endless desires of people, and the rope in the left hand helps us from…

[Photoblog] Boys in Lily Festival

Boy with a full of energy! (*´∀`*)  Taken is Lily festival of Isagawa Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Praying for Children

  The monk prays for each children. Taken during Mizushi-Kannon Flower Festival. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Relation Between Shinto Rituals and Divinations

An article for today is a little bit different from what I normally choose… which is about Japanese Shinto rituals and divinations. As many of you may know, Sumo, Yabusame are…

[Photoblog] Cat at Chogakuji Temple

According to Miki, the photographer, there are many cats around Chogakuji Temple, and she enjoys taking picture of them.^^ Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] After a Flower Festival at a Temple

This monk looked very busy, clearing up stuff after the festival. Taken on the day when Mizushi-Kannon Flower Festival was held. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Ancient Festival at a Shrine

This lady seems to be waiting for her turn to perform by the worship hall of a shrine. Miki, the photographer thought that this lady matched to the atmosphere to…

[Photoblog] Kids at a Shrine

Miki, the photographer almost felt like somebody is screaming, ‘you naughty boys!!’ Lol Taken at Kinetsuki Shrine of Tawaramoto-machi. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

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