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Japan Probe blog has taken our attention Well, here’s my try… Cute? Not cute? |
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Jul 072011
…and Japan is no exception.
Jun 052011
Jay Dee in a post about Kawagoe wonders if the hip-hop style shop is for horses?
I find it no unusual, if there is a demand, and certainly Japanese horses care about attire, it is filled with suitable offering. For example famous “Design in Tokyo, made in China” (original spelling) underwear brand Betones has special line catering for our hoofed friends.
Taking opportunity of this weekend’s typhoon, I am importing my old photos to Aperture and struggling to sort them. I have found something with a definitely better weather.
Risshiri and Rebun are two small islands close to northernmost cape of Hokkaido. Shinto shrines there have appearance somewhat different to those in other parts of Japan.
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And let it be my contribution to this week’s Show Me Japan.
Let’s put things straight.
When I take pictures at historical events like reenactment of the Battle of Sekigahara or the Asakura Sengoku Matsuri, I want to catch at least a glimpse of historic atmosphere.
If you don’t respect it…
You’ll end up like this…
And on the top of that, I will also report you to Show Me Japan. Clear?
Kurumazaki Shrine in Kyoto holds Mifune Matsuri every year is also famous for a smaller shrine in its precincts.
It is dedicated to artists and attracts many actors, musicians, comedians, and geisha. They either buy an official offering from a shrine (like a fence pale) or just glue a tag (fuda) with their name or photo directly to the shrine building.
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Mifune Festival in Kyoto takes place on boats. Participants in colorful attires perform traditional dance, play music, recite poems, all in an elevated atmosphere and then…
Preparations for the Chujo-Hime Kuyo Eshiki in Taimadera.
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A ceremony commemorating pious Princess Chujo was held today in Taimadera, Nara Pref.
In addition to Buddhist rites, a procession of Boddhisatvas took place on a narrow catwalk inside the temple grounds.
The masks severely limited vision of the performers, and amateur saints were accompanied by seeing-eye helpers. But two “professional” saints performed a unique dance all the way on an elevated walkway.
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