[Photoblog] After Closing Time

Miki, the photographer tried to take a picture from the back of remains of pagoda at Gango-ji Temple, but it was already closed LolTaken in front of Goryo Jinja Shrine….

Revival of Ishigaki Village’s Traditional Dance, Izunushi

Ishigaki island of Okinawa is one of the well-loved domestic travel destination in Japan, and very famous for its beautiful beach with fish and coral reef, but that’s is not all the…

Wasabi Stories vol.259: Importance of Seeing the Truth

It has been almost a year since the last story of wasabi stories. Wasabi stories in the past can be found by clicking “category”at the right side bar of the…

[Photoblog] Beautiful Spring Day

Taken at Sanjo street, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Japanese Drawstring Bag “Kinchaku” Kimono Fabric Handcraft Pouch

  WATARI NO FUGURO – Handicrafts for the Revival of Wataricho People in Wataricho (Japan) used to put a gift in bags made by remains of kimono fabric as a…

The World Longest Snake Portable Shrine

Today I have a unique article to share with you taken from a Japanese entertainment website I often visit. There was a “Dragon Festival” held in a hot spring resort…

[Photoblog] Honzenji Temple

There are 2 beautiful weeping cherries in this temple.  Sakura was one of the most favorite flower of Rennyo, and his son planted those 2 cherry trees thinking of Rennyo. …

A Japanese TV Research Outcome

    When asking friends of mine how they spend their time at home after work, many of their replies among others are “watching TV”. I also have a TV…

[Photoblog] Sakura & Ishibutai Burial Mound

Having Mount Nijozan at the back. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Japanese Sendai Sakunami Kokeshi Doll Set

    Sendai Sakunami-style kokeshi dolls. Kokeshi doll is a celebration to wish healthy growth of children. You can see a various facial expressions depending on the angle. From the…

[Photoblog] Entrance of Honzen-ji Temple

Taken at Honzen-ji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

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