2,500 lanterns were lined on the approach of Todai-ji temple for the Annual Memorial Service for the Ancestors (the Mantou-Koyou-E). Prayer for the quake and tsunami stricken area were written…

Todai-ji Temple Annual Memorial Service for the Ancestors (the Mantou-Koyou-E). The service was conducted in a solemn atmosphere. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)     This is…

  The golden ratio is widely known as the divine proportion that was employed in historical architectures such as pyramids and the Pantheon. But do you know there is also…

Candles were lit around Kofuku-ji Temple in Nara during Tokae (candlelight event). In the broad venue, this would be the place where you can feel the history of Nara the…

The moon was floating beautifully above the Ukimido, a hexagon hall in the Nara Park. It means “Floating Moon Hall.” Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

Watching Onpara Festival Firework Display through a torii gate at Omiwa Shrine. Beautiful! (This is a composite of two photos.)Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is…