May 5 is Children’s Day. Family with boys often fly carp streamers outside the homes. Miki took this picture at Ikomasanroku Park. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

It is said that Fujiwara Kamatari and Emperor Tenji discussed about striking the Soga Clan (Taika Reform in 645) over the Kemari (Japanese football) play. The festival is based on…

Miki took this picture at Nabananosato Flower Festival in Mie. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Rain-making rituals, ‘Tayama Flower Dance’ was held at Suwa Shrine in Muratayama, Minamiyamashiro, Kyoto. It is designated as the nation’s intangible folklore cultural assets. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

Miki took this picture at ‘Haibara Aisakoisa Festival’. 4 set of Taiko drum rests and Futon Taiko drums were set up in front of the Chuo Library. Copyright(C) Miki  …

Miki visited ‘Shimotsuki Festival’ in Gose city, Nara. More than 100 Yamabushi from all over Japan blew trumpet shells and paraded through the city. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English…

‘Daimokutate’, a National Heritage, is held at Yahashira Shrine in Kamifukawacho, Nara. The narrator sits in a prescribed position and tells stories. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

They run 10-kilometer Nara Marathon. Miki took this picture in front of the Colossal Hall of of the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is…

There are may Chinese milk vetch fields around Asuka Temple. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

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…

It was windy and the weather was not perfect on the day Miki took this picture. So she could not take a picture with nice reflection of the cherry trees…