This fire festival is held on the hottest day of a year.The 400 year-old  festival has been identified as intangible culturral asset of Nara Prefecture.This torch can be as heavy…

Miki, the photographer found that the dance of this group, ‘Fujin (or God of Wind)’ is always so cool^^ Taken in front of the Daigokuden at Heijo Palace, one of…

Miki, the photographer wondered what this couple was talking here  (＾ｖ＾)Taken during Tephyo Festival. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

As Oyamato Shrine was considered as a guardian shrine of  the Battleship Yamato of Imperial Japanese Navy, a service was held to pay tribute to the war dead.The Oyamato Shrine…

 Miki, the photographer couldn’t keep her face from smiling when she saw these masks. She was quite impressed that elementary school kids were dancing just like other adults  (*^_^*) Taken is…

Lanterns at the Kamotsuba Shrine.Young men of Kamonomiya performed these lantern performance.Taken at Yamato Minzoku Park. Copyright(C) Miki   →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!

Miki, the photographer spotted that these two were boys.She seems to be a bit curious what they are discussing about… LolTaken at Ukimido Hall, a venue of Nara Toka-e Festival. Copyright(C) Miki…

It was taken before the Nara Tokae Festival starts in Kasuganoenchi. Taken  on the 28th July, 2012. Copyright(C) Miki   The Nara Tokae Festival is held between the 5th (Fri) and 14th (Sun)…

According to Miki, the photographer,the performance of young men was so lively♪Some people are also allocated around these performers to support them just in case they become off-balanced.This festival is…

Miki, the photographer was not sure what they were talking about, but they seemed to have a bit of laugh after the festival. Taken after Shinkentogyo-sai Festival (a.k.a. Denden Festival). Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s…

It has been believed that Bamboo has anticeptic action, so it has traditionally been used to wrap mochi, sweets and other food. People appreciate and pray for healthy growth of the…