Canadian comic storyteller of Rakugo based in Japan, Mr. Sunshine Katsura, performed in 3 places, Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond between 30th August and 1st September.   (Audiences got together to…

Can you see a smile on her face? ＾＾Miki, the photographer have seen goldfish scooping stalls at many places, but it seems she often comes across with good catchers like…

Do you know samurai warlord of Miyagi prefecture called Shingen Takeda?  He is famous for his eye-catching, gorgeous outfit as well as his appreciation in poetry, cookery and Noh performance.  But…

  This hair style characterizes the history of Japan and is commonly seen in Japanese historical plays. It is so familiar that I have never felt strange but, come to…

It is getting slightly cooler as autumn approaches to Japan (but still hot…!).  Some may feel relieved as the hottest season is almost over, but some may feel sad as…

Father and children, who joined the event as volunteers.The father was probably explaining about the burial mounds to his children? ^_^ Sanryobo necropolis consists of 3 burial mounds; keyhole-shaped burial…

  Bon festival is one of the main event of summer in Japan.  During this festival, we honour our ancestor’s’ spirits, and prepare special offerings for them. There are some regional…

Taken is Jizo-bon festival at Ryosen-ji Temple, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

I know I just wrote about watermelon the other day, but here is another watermelon episode to share with you, which is about watermelon cracking of Japan! Suika-wari or Watermelon cracking…

There are many cultural ceremonies and rituals in Japan, but whether to follow the tradition or not is really up to each person.  But according to an article, there is…

This little boy probably found his kindergarden teacher??He was waving to somebody calling ‘teacher!’ ^^Taken during Shoju raigo nerikuyo eshiki service at Taima-dera Temple, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…