People sing a dance song called Ise Ondo at the entrance of the shrine, and then head to the main building of the shrine (situated on the left hand side…

Miki, the photographer found this photo from her old photo collection when she was organizing them. She sounded a bit sad that she will not be able to visit the…

This long torch will be taken to the shrine from a house of toya, who is responsible for the preparation of rituals. Taken at Sugawara Shrine in Tawara, Ouda-ward, Uda-city….

Taken at Ikaruga town, Nara Pref. A tower behind these flowers is the three-storied pagoda of Hokkiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!…

A man was quietly praying at the main shrine building. Taken before Ogawa-Matsuri Festival at Niukawakami Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!…

Augh, it must be cold >_< Because miki is a woman and went to see the festival alone, She left here immediately after taking this picture just in case people…

Today’s topic is about an offering box, which I found on one of my favorite Japanese websites for entertainment.   This is famous tourist site of Kanagawa prefecture, Enoshima Shrine…

This ceremonial dance in Shintoism originated from Mai dance, which was performed to pray to gods of shrine for special wishes. Later, Mai dance was formalized as Miko Kagura for…

The cosmos is shining in the autumn sky. The 24m-high three-storied pagoda is the oldest of its kind in Japan. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

The backs of Shinto priests and maidens are so dignified. Shukitaisai (ceremony to pray for a bountiful harvest) at Oyamato Shrine in Nara Prefecture. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

The shoes are called asa-gutsu, which are worn by Shinto priests for ceremonial occasions. “Clop-clop” The sound of the shoe stepping on sand is very comforting. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s…