During this festival, people paraded to the smallest related shrine, Koda Shrine for rice planting rituals.  But it started raining so hard right after the festival started this year…  Taken…

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

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…

 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…

When group photo session is about to start, this little lady came in front of Camera and started taking picture seriously despite the fact that she was asked to move out…

Miki, the photographer found kids, resting in fron of Gyoki statues, which seems to be famous meeting point for Nara residents～♪ Taken on the day when Saikusano Matsuri Festival was…

23rd of June was ‘Chikusuijitsu’.It is believed that if you plant a bamboo on this day, the bamboo will glows very well,We hold a service to appreciate bamboos and wish…

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…

After one hour worth of parade, kids were given a charm like this. Taken is Lily Festival of Isagawa Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

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!

Miki, the photographer found a lady from overseas in those ‘Nanaotome’ ladies～♪ Taken is Lily Festival of Isagawa Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!