[Photoblog] Leftover Material of Torch and Deer

By the time Miki, the photographer took this picture, all the torches for the 12th were done.And this deer was having a fun with one or those leftover torch materials…

Japanese Lacquered Paper Knife Letter Opener Urushi

  A lacquered wooden paperknife with skillful circular pattern.  With the circular pattern, made of the chestnut wood, lacquered, it will deepen the luster as it is used longer.  …

[Photoblog] Water Drawing Ritual

Water drawing ritual started shortly after this (from half passed 1 in the morning).Taken is Shunie Ritual at Todaiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

[Photoblog] Spiritual Barrier

Barriers are laid around Nigatsudo Hall during Shunie ritual.Taken on the day of Shunie Ritual at Todaiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Super CUTE!!! Glass Coating Fresh Flower Brooch Pin Orchid

  Glass coating applied to the fresh flowers such as orchids, edged with 24k gold plate. The softly colored brooch would be elegant with your plain stole or scarf.  …

Spring Has Come?? The 20 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Japan

It is broadcasted that cherry blossom seasons is coming to Japan about a week earlier than usual, and cherry blossoms in Tokyo are already at its full bloom!!  Just right…

Set of Toyokuni III Works Ukiyoe Prints

    This is a poster resembling the appearance of Kabuki actor at their stage during the Edo period. Drawn by Toyokuni Utagawa 3rd, an Ukiyoe artist famous for Kabuki…

[Photoblog] Massive Torch of Todaiji Temple

Taken during Shuni-e Ceremony at Todaiji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Japanese Samurai T-Shirts for Mens Sengoku Date Masamune

    The T-shirts with printing of “Date Masamune”, a feudal warlord from Date family in the Sengoku period. He has been called “Dokuganryu (the one-eyed dragon)”, and it has been a…

[Photoblog] Sunset at Todaiji Temple

Miki, the photographer started keeping this position for photoshooting from half passed 3 in the afternoon.And she was lucky enought to capture the setting Sun.With end tiles on the top…

KAWAII!!! Manga T-shirts for Ladies (part 18)

  A big manga-like illustration is so adorable, and its texture of 100% cotton feels great on your skin. Also the texture is relatively thin, so it makes you more…

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