Tag Archives: Nara

[Photoblog] Cute Shrine Guardian Dog

  It seems Miki, the photographer found the stone-carved guardian dog in a shrine charming~(*´∀`*) Taken at Susano Shrine in Hase, Nara pref. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

[Photoblog] Yellow Carpet

  Entire shrine ground is covered with yellow leaves!! Taken at Susano Shrine in Hase, Nara. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

[Photoblog] Sumo Championship

  They remained in a dead heat for a while, and Miki, the photographer seemed to be impressed! Children in front were clapping their hands in excitement, too ^^ Taken…

[Photoblog] Naramachi-Town

  Shoto-in of Gango-ji temple. Miki, the photographer passed by the site before, but it seems it was the first actual visit for her.  She was attracted by its very…

[Photoblog] A Cute Guest

  When sumo wrestlers were gathering for photos, a cute guest appeared as a representative of Nara ~♪♪ Taken is sumo wrestling tournament dedicated to the god of the shrine…

[Photoblog] Goen no Noh

  According to Miki, the photographer, Otabishosai held in dedication to the god of the shrine on the 17th was difficult to have a close look, but there was less…

[Photoblog] On a Street Corner

  Miki, the photographer sensed this mendicant priest also enjoyed watching On-matsuri festival~♪ Watari-miko (shrine maiden) and yamato-samurai paraded around JR and Kintetsu Nara station. Taken is Kasugawakamiya On-matsuri festival…

[Photoblog] In a Temple…

  Miki, the photographer says that precinct of Todaiji temple is pretty vast, and you could hardly come across with a monk like this… Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is…

[Photoblog] Giant Tree

  It is believed to be the largest Ginkgo tree in Nara prefecture ☆ Taken in Susanoo Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!…

[Photoblog] Gomataki, the Homa Rituals of Consecrated Fire

  What a smoke! The homa rituals of ascent monks highly values rising smoke. This smoke from consecrated fire is believed to take your wish up to heaven. Taken is…

[Photoblog] Arrow Ceremony

  Miki, the photographer finally managed to capture the arrow in her picture~~ 😛 Taken is an event called Ekison Ho-on Ogomaku (an even to honor En-no-Gyoja) at Tonan-in Grand…

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