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Maiko

My life In Tokyo

Stephen Bueckert - stephen17 [30]

Just a couple pics from my hood.

Destinations: Thailand | Japan
Topics: Travel | National Parks | Adventure | Festivals | 20th Century History | Traditions | Art | Culture | Food | People | Working Abroad | Beaches & Resorts | Religion | Nature | Shopping | War & Conflict | Ancient History | Architecture
Festival of Ages, Kyoto, Japan 2010

Kyoto's Festival of Ages

Cynthia Staples - cstaples [45]

Jidai Matsuri, also known as the Festival of Ages, in Kyoto, Japan...

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Travel | People | Photography | Festivals | Fashion | Performing Arts | Traditions | For Kids | Ancient History
Dried Confections from Kyogashitsukasa Kotobukidou in Ningyocho, Tokyo

Winter Hospitality in Japan Part 1: In Search of Old Edo

victor wong - mucuna [3,265]

Spend the morning visiting museums or temples and shrines, enjoy a tofu set lunch and sweet afternoon tea, shop for traditional gifts and spend the evening in the mountain for elaborate dinner.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Culture | Food | Travel | People | Literature | Festivals | Fashion | 20th Century History | Shopping | Traditions | Ancient History
The Hidden Blade

Film Review: The Hidden Blade

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,110]

Based upon the novel by Shûhei Fujisawa, The Hidden Blade is the second in a trilogy of samurai films directed by Yoji Yamada, which also includes Love and Honor and The Twilight Samurai.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Martial Arts | People | Performing Arts | War & Conflict | Ancient History
Me at Ishida Mansen Koujo, Kyoto learning yuzen dye painting on silk

Yuzen Dyeing at Ishida Mansen Koujo, Kyoto

victor wong - mucuna [3,265]

Have you ever had a dream of designing your own kimono? This winter, I realized this dream and executed a project of designing my own obi (Japanese belt on kimono) under the guidance of Mr. Mansuke Ishida.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Culture | Travel | People | Festivals | Fashion | 20th Century History | Art | Traditions | Ancient History
The huge monument of Tengu outside Kurama Station

Possessed by the Ancient Spirit of Kyoto

victor wong - mucuna [3,265]

Spend an alternative day dressed in Kimono, encounter Tengu in Mount Kurama and seek revenge or pray for love at Kibune Shrine. When the day comes to the end, ask for fortune from the fox at Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Travel | Adventure | Literature | Women & Travel | Animals | Art | Traditions | Ecotourism | Martial Arts | Culture | Food | People | Religion | Fashion | Agriculture | Performing Arts | Nature | Ancient History | Architecture
Neatly folded kimonos and the Buddhist Scriptures were provided in our ryokan

Relaxing Ryokan

MaryLou Driedger - marylou [4,443]

My husband had his best sleep ever in our ryokan in Japan.

Destinations: Kochi(Japan) | Tokyo | Oita Prefecture | Nara | Nagoya | Hiroshima | Wakayama Prefecture | Kochi | Okinawa | Kyushu | Nagano prefecture | Kagoshima Prefecture | Uraga | Ishikawa | Sapporo | Nikko | Hokkaido | Kyoto | Kanagawa | Japan | Yokohama | Osaka
Topics: Adventure | 20th Century History | Economy | People | Fashion | Ancient History | Traditions | Culture | Architecture
Court Dance, inside Spring Room of Tales of Genji Museum

Experience a Thousand Year of History at Uji

victor wong - mucuna [3,265]

Reserve a whole day for a relaxed strode through the historical sites of Uji, the countryside of Kyoto, Japan. Immense yourself in the romance and drama of the Tales of Genji and be transported back to the aristocratic life of the Heian period.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Travel | Literature | Women & Travel | Art | Traditions | Culture | Food | People | Religion | Performing Arts | Fashion | Ancient History | Architecture
Torokko Train at Sagano Arashiyama area

River Gorge and good food at Sagano Arashiyama in Kyoto

victor wong - mucuna [3,265]

Spend a whole day, unhurried, experience the country charm of Sagano Arashiyama. Take in the sights, enjoy good temple food and watch yuzen masters at work.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Travel | Adventure | Literature | Women & Travel | Art | Traditions | Culture | Food | People | Religion | Performing Arts | Fashion | Nature | Shopping | Ancient History
Love and Honor

Film Review: Love and Honor

Celeste Heiter - cheiter [29,110]

Based upon the novel by Shûhei Fujisawa, Love and Honor is the third in a trilogy of samurai films directed by Yoji Yamada, which also includes The Twilight Samurai and The Hidden Blade.

Destinations: Japan
Topics: Martial Arts | People | Performing Arts | Ancient History
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