Iaikiri was performed at Junkei Festival held at the ruins of Tsutsuijo, Yamatokooriyama, Nara Prefecture. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

Gagaku (old Japanese court music) and kagura (sacred Shinto music and dance) were dedicated to the god at Omiwa Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This…

The musical sheet for koto (Japanese stringed instrument) doesn’t look like western music score at all! At Moon Viewing Festival held at Omiwa Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

Annual “Kaze no bon” which literally translates to “Bon Dance of the Wind” was held at Hiraoka Shrine. Dancers wear hats and kimono. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is…

Dance performance by the group Fujin was really cool (^_^) at Basara Festival. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

View from the Amusement Park Ikoma, which is top of the mountain Ikoma, Nara. Only in summer, the park opens during night. Many guests must made great summer memories at…

Bambi got bigger! It’s too cute (^_^)  A deer in Nara Park. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

Playing the Chinese fiddle along with shamisen. At Hiraoka Shrine in Higashi Osaka. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

A performer of Basara dedicatory dance. Miki was drawn to the dancer’s powerful eyes (^_^) Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

Basara dedicatory dance was performed in front of Great Buddha Hall at Todai-ji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

They held an event where people dress up in kimono and walk on the lit-up street. At Udamatsuyama Yumekaido Machinami Light-up. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)  …