Miki took this picture at “Haibara Aisakoisa Festival”. There was a girl among the carriers of the float. She was wearing a fox mask.  Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

Miki took this picture at “Oomiwa Matsuri Festival of Fall” in Oomiwa Shrine last fall.They run up the steps toward the front shrine in the final sprint. Copyright(C) Miki  …

We often see topknot hairstyle called “chonmage” in Japanese historical plays (jidaigeki). It is a traditional men’s hairstyle worn till about early Meiji era (1868-1912). Chonmage hair features shaved pate…

The festival is called ‘Takatorijo Festival’. There were firearm and martial art performances, and historic pageant. There were a lot of stands busy with people. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter←…

Miki took this picture at ‘Haibara Aisakoisa Festival’. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Miki took this picture at Yahashira Shrine in Kamifukawa cho, Nara. The traditional dramatic performance, “Daimokutate”, is designated as UNESCO Intangible Heritage. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

Since it’s almost two weeks to the Children’s Day on May 5, some households have already decorated koinobori, carp streamers, in their yards and balconies. Traditionally, households with children decorate…

Hokkiji Temple (National Treasure and World Heritage). The oldest three-storied pagoda existing in Japan. It was constructed in Asuka period (592-710). Horyuji Temple is located nearby. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s…

  On the streets of the historical towns in Kyoto, beautifully dressed geisha are often seen. Geisha are professional hostesses who entertain customers with conversation and performing arts. As you…

  “Origami Furoshiki” is a Japanese wrapping cloth furoshiki with origami feature, created by a Japanese design team COCHAE and a furoshiki manufacture and shop Musubi. A special pattern is…

How is he going to appear in 10 years? Miki took this picture at Onioi Festival (chasing after a devil festival) in front of East pagoda of Yakushiji Temple. Copyright(C)…