The sound of wind chimes full of Kogenji atmosphere Just listening to it heals me and makes me feel cool, and every summer I wear wind chimes at home and drink 😌 barley tea on the porch.

Decorations for the Tanabata festival have appeared in front of Hachioji Station. The strips of paper fluttering in the breeze look very refreshing. Our school also holds a Tanabata event where students write wishes on tanzaku and make origami; it's a popular event.

Buddha preached the virtue of love and peace by saying that Radiate boundless love toward the world. If one can follow his path can find the peace of mind for sure. One can honor the Great Human without any hesitation. Here my two friends showing there respect in front of the statue of Buddha of Sensoji.

The cherry blossoms of Kita Shinshu, which are in full bloom, are also blooming beautifully even on cold days.

[English/Japanese] The rooster market at Otori Shrine in Hachioji. It is held every year in November. It takes about 8 minutes on foot from Hachioji Station to this Otori Shrine, but there were many festival stalls yatai on the street and it was very lively. Our school allows students to participate in traditional events held in the city as an off-campus learning opportunity. This shows the Tori no Ichi rooster market held at Otori Shrine in Hachioji. It takes place every November. Otori Shrine is about an eight-minute walk from Hachioji Station, and the streets were lined with many festival stalls (yatai), creating a lively atmosphere. Our school offers students the chance to take part in traditional city events as part of off-campus learning.

[Englsh／日本語] Hachioji, where our school is located, is a city with a deep history. Here you can experience a variety of traditional cultures. Two students are holding kuruma ningyo (carriage dolls). School events offer experiences that let students engage with Hachioji’s culture as well as Japan’s. Hachioji City, where our school is located, is a historic town. Here you can experience many traditional cultures. The two students are holding “Kuruma Dolls.” School events provide opportunities to experience not only Japanese culture but also the culture of Hachioji.

Kyoto Kodaiji Temple Event "Kitsune no Yomeiri" Since it was the end of this year, I met ♪ a woman in pure white wearing a fox mask.

It was taken at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.

The Byodo-in Phoenix Hall is a Japan ten-yen coin. I haven't been there since 2019, but it's always beautiful. I had to take a quick picture with many tourists flowing by, but I think I was able to capture it from a good angle of view, including the crescent moon!

There is a climbing kiln that bakes pottery in Awaji City, Awaji Island. Only once a year in February, firewood is put in for 4 days without sleeping, the temperature is raised, and a large flame burns from the kiln in the back. Many works by potter Koichi Maeda are born in this kiln. There is such a scene in the morning drama Scarlett, and a time full of passion is wonderful, and slowly cools down over time, and a new work is born. The attitude of sparing no effort and working hard towards the goal was cool, and I learned a lot from it because I keenly realized that I have to face various things and work hard. I am very grateful that I made an appointment last year and had a valuable experience.

This is a shrine visit at Ebisu Shrine in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. We wish for the healthy growth of the baby and visit him around one month old. Even after that, there are many people who visit milestones in their lives, such as Shichi-go-san and adults. Visiting the temple is the first of them, the first appearance to God. It's kind of reassuring to think that there is a god watching over you.

Festival held in Nagasaki City from October 7 to 9 [Nagasaki Kunchi] It is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. The float in the photo is [Kokkodesho] It is a popular votive dance among Nagasaki kunchi. The rough skill of throwing a float high into the sky and grabbing it with the thrown arm outstretched, masculinity, and bravery of shouting There is no doubt that it will be full of charm that will hook the viewer. I think that other votive dances are also unique and very enjoyable festival events. There are many stalls, and there is no doubt that both children and adults can enjoy a fun time! !! I wanted to capture the power and dynamism of the moment when I threw it high into the sky, so I shot with the shutter speed down. I think I was able to capture the movement of the hand and the expression of the bearer well in my own way.

Shooting locationTakeda City My family ate Ehomaki at a house in the countryside on Setsubun Day. Wishing for the happiness of each and every family, the Ehomaki I ate was very delicious.

This photo was taken on Setsubun Day, February 3rd. On this day, my family went to the house in the countryside where my great-grandmother used to live! Currently, the house in the countryside is being renovated, and I mamemaki bean throwing it so that good luck will come to the new house. By the way, the tools that the demon has used to be used by my great-grandmother in the field work.

Newlyweds at the son-in-law ink festival at Matsunoyama Onsen, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture After the son-in-law is thrown, a tower called the Sai no kami Sai no kami is burned the so-called sagicho, a kind of tondo-yaki, and the remaining ink is applied to each other's faces while saying "congratulations" to praying for a disease-free life.

Photographed at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and the Great Country Festival Man's prayer rises to flames, to smoke, and to the sky. Aircraft: FUJIX-A3 55mm-230mm XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7

Photographed at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and the Great Country Festival It is a burning of prayer trees Pray, I hope it arrives.

The autumn festival was held around Mt. Fuji Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine in Fujinomiya City on 3.4.5 of November every year, but I missed it last year and the year before last, this year!

From the snowy Meiji Jingu Shrine. Camera: canon eos40d Lens: TAMRON XR Di II We also do Twitter and Instagram, so please follow us! Both have an account ID etuko_photos!!

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a picture so as not to disturb the worshippers.

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

Lion dance Tenjin festival held on Iejima Local children perform a lion dance on a gorgeous boat, but this is also not possible to see due to Corona. Up Allowed

Lion dance Tenjin festival held on Iejima Local children perform a lion dance on a gorgeous boat, but this is also not possible to see due to Corona. Up Allowed

"New Year's Day to God" First visit to Kasuga Shrine

"The End of the Flame Dance" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

"Fire and smoke scorched the demon" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

"The Great Fan of the Smoker" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.