Yukata (浴衣) is one of the traditional Japanese garments, or rather a casual summer "Kimono" usually made of cotton or synthetic fabric, and unlined. [… Daha fazlasını okun

Tomogashima Island(s) An island of abandoned military bases is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Japan’s historical sites, but Tomogashima offers a perspective on Japanese history different from the usual temples and shrines. Tomogashima is the name for the group of islands that consists of Jinoshima (地ノ島), Kamishima (神島), Okinoshima (沖ノ島), and Torajima(虎島), but Tomogashima is usually used synonymously to mean Okinoshima… Daha fazlasını okun

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A unique fireworks festival will be held at off the shore of Miyajima, Hiroshima today. What makes this Miyajima Fireworks unique is that around 150 of the festival's 5,000 fireworks were launched from the water. These water fireworks fan out in the night sky as they rise above the water from which they were launched, casting brilliant reflections on the surface of the sea. http://blog-imgs-99.fc2.com/s/k/b/skbjkjsk/Miyajima14.jpg… Daha fazlasını okun

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During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Tōkaidō developed as the major highway linking Edo (present Tokyo) with Kyoto, and "Daimyō" from the western domains were demanded to travel on a regular basis to Edo to attend to the Tokugawa Shogun in a system known as "Sankin kōtai 参勤交代". However, the Tokugawa shogunate prohibited the building of bridges over major rivers as a security measure. In the case of the Ōi River, even ferryboats were forbidden. (by HoroshigeⅡ1858) http://blog-imgs-99.fc2.com/s/k/b/skbjkjsk/26_… Daha fazlasını okun

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Built deep within the serene forest at the top of Mt. Kurama is Kurama-dera Buddhist temple, known as the protector of all northern Kyoto area. There has a myth says that the big-nosed half-bird, half-human "Tengu" lives in there. The temple is believed to hold special spiritual energy, attracting people from all over the world to visit and meditate on its grounds. Though strongly associated with Budd… Daha fazlasını okun

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Gozan no Okuribi (五山の送り火), more commonly known as Daimonji (大文字), is a festival in Kyoto. It is the culmination of the Obon festival on August 16, in which five giant bonfires are lit on mountains surrounding the city. It signifies the moment when the spirits of deceased family members, who are said to visit this world during this "O-Bon" period, are believed to be returning to the spirit world - thus the name Okuri bi (送り火) (roughly, "send-off fire"). The origins of the festival are obscure, but it… Daha fazlasını okun

Awa Odori (阿波踊り) festival is a part of the nationwide " Obon " events in Tokushima-ken of Shikoku usually held from August 12th until 15th. This year 2019, however due to an approaching typhoon Day 3 and 4 ( August 14th and 15th are cancelled). This Awa Odori is the largest Bon dance festival in Japan, attracting over 1.3 million tourists every year. "Awa" is the old feudal administration name for Tokushima prefecture, and "odori" means dance. http://blog-imgs-87.fc2.com/s/k/b/skbjkjsk/tokushimaawaodo… Daha fazlasını okun

Obon is an annual event for commemorating one's ancestors. It is believed that each year during this time, the ancestors' spirits return to this world in order to visit their relatives. Traditionally, lanterns are hung in front of houses to guide the ancestors' spirits, Bon-odori (obon dances) are performed, graves are visited and food offerings are made at house altars and temples.　 (Below : Gujo-odori, one of the most traditional Bon-odori)… Daha fazlasını okun

Gujo Hachiman, Not far away, but a world apart... Gujo Hachiman offers visitors a rare opportunity to see, and be part of, a traditional way of life that has changed little over many years. Time to enjoy the hot summer, take it slow, walk beside the Yoshida River, and maybe even challenge a river swim. Here to relax and enjoy everything summer has to offer in a small off the beaten path town. https://blog-imgs-101.fc2.com/s/… Daha fazlasını okun

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Located high in the Kitayama mountains north of Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Izumo, Shimane-ken, Gakuen-ji was for centuries the biggest temple in Izumo Province. Though much reduced in size now and difficult to reach, Gakuen-ji is however well worth the effort to visit. Gakuen-ji Temple's origins lie in the 6th century, which puts it among the oldest temples in the country. During the reign of Empress Suiko, who ruled from 592 to 628, a monk, Chishun Shonin took water from the valley a… Daha fazlasını okun

A few days ago at Lake Ashi of Hakone the annual summer fireworks festival was held. Ashi of that Lake Ashi in Japanese means lake of "reed grass = 芦" and at the same time the word Ashi also means " leg (s) 脚". So, today's "Ashi" has to do with the latter " Legs " or more precisely " Leg Fetish " (Ashi-fechi 脚フェチ). ( An office girl ) ( A TV News broadcaster ) https://blog-imgs-101.fc2.com/s/k/b/sk… Daha fazlasını okun

Hand-held Fireworks Festival (Tezutsu Hanabi Taikai) at Hida-Takayama today from 19:00 to 21:00. August 09 is the day for this special fireworks action. It is Hida Takayama's Summer Festival to drive off bad luck. In fact, today August Nineth -> 8/9 can be pronounced in Japanese "Yaku"="厄" means "bad luck". Tezutsu Hanabi is a hand-held fireworks made from bamboo that send flames and spark fifteen feet into the air. The largest of… Daha fazlasını okun