In a corner of Yudanaka Onsen in Yamanouchi Town, Kita Shinshu Prefecture. I enjoyed the evening while watching the bamboo candles. The handmade bamboo candles were shimmering wonderfully, and I felt at ease as if they made me forget the heat of the day.

Narai, Shiojiri, Nagano It is a post town located right in the middle of the Nakasendō, and has been selected as a national important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings, and is a place where you can see traditional buildings. It has also been featured on numerous TV programs. In the warmer months, you can see them wearing yukata and kimono while taking pictures, In winter, the Ice Candle Festival every February is held and the whole town is bathed in warm light, so you can enjoy it no matter what season you go. It is also an area where craftsmen gather, so I think it's good to look around at their works. When the corona calms down, please take a leisurely walk. #After Corona#Nagano#Shiojiri City#Narai-juku#Yukata#Kimono#Ice Candle

In Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, this is a Yabusame tournament held only by female jockeys around the time the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Female jockeys dressed in glossy kimono carry bows, ride on horses of Japan traditional lineage, and fly quickly through three targets while frying dust. Originally, Yabusame is an event held only by men as a Shinto ritual, but befitting the modern era of the 21st century, the gender difference between men and women has been abolished, and the ancient traditions of martial arts and equestrian arts that have been handed down from ancient Japan times have been adopted and passed on to future generations, and the world of glossy kimono fushiko is worth visiting and seeing. At the 4th "COOL JAPAN VIDEOS" Photo Contest - Spring of Japan, we were selected as one of the six winners out of 1,000 entries and received an honorable mention. 【Spring Shooting】

In Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, this is a Yabusame tournament held only by female jockeys around the time the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Female jockeys dressed in glossy kimono carry bows, ride on horses of Japan traditional lineage, and fly quickly through three targets while frying dust. Originally, Yabusame is an event held only by men as a Shinto ritual, but in the modern era of the 21st century, the gender difference between men and women has been abolished, and the ancient traditions of martial arts and equestrian arts that have Japan been handed down from ancient times have been adopted and passed on to the future, and the world fascinated by the glossy Japanese costume caress is worth visiting this land and seeing.

In Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, this is a Yabusame tournament held only by female jockeys around the time the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Last year, it was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but this year it was held with corona countermeasures. The cherry blossom front reaches the northern tip of Honshu around mid-April. The Yabusame Tournament, in which petting children in glossy Japanese attire unfold, heralds the arrival of spring in this area along with the cherry blossom front.

In Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, this is a Yabusame tournament held only by female jockeys around the time the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Female jockeys dressed in glossy kimono carry bows, ride on horses of Japan traditional lineage, and fly quickly through three targets while frying dust. Originally, Yabusame is an event performed only by men as a Shinto ritual, but in the modern era of the 21st century, the gender difference between men and women has been abolished, and the ancient martial arts and equestrian traditions Japan that have been handed down from ancient times have been adopted and passed on to the future, and the world fascinated by the glossy Japanese costume caress is worth visiting this land and seeing.

In Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, this is a Yabusame tournament held only by female jockeys around the time the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Female jockeys dressed in glossy kimono carry bows and, when mounted on horses of Japan traditional lineage, run through the dust and quickly shoot through the three targets. This year's tournament was full of cherry blossoms.

In Towada City, Aomori Prefecture, this is a Yabusame tournament held only by female jockeys around the time the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Last year, it was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but this year it was held with corona countermeasures. The cherry blossom front reaches the northern tip of Honshu around mid-April. The Yabusame Tournament, in which petting children in glossy Japanese attire unfold, heralds the arrival of spring in this area along with the cherry blossom front.

In Nishiyama Kiba, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, you can see Yae cherry blossoms and drooping cherry blossoms.

I borrowed a kimono at "Kimonohoppen" to see the Yaezakura in Nishiyama Kiba, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. There was no one and it was reserved.

I took portraits at Inuyama Castle in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture. We decided to collaborate with kimono at the torii gate of Harizuna Shrine! The red Japanese umbrella shines!

I visited Hirano Shrine in Kyoto City, including taking a photo before the first festival. I hope I was able to enjoy spring with a little dress.

I'd never heard about Nikko Edomura until I read this article. It's really cool that Japan has a theme park like this. I've studied a bit of Japanese history but it didn't cover courtesans very much, so the only knowledge I have about oiran basically comes from the t.v. show Jin 仁 lol. I never would have guessed that it would take at least three years to be able to even walk properly, that sounds harder than learning the footwork from when I was in a kendo club. Watching the video though, trying to walk in that pattern while wearing those giant clogs looks pretty difficult. I'm curious to know if the courtesan in the video was previously a courtesan or has trained for a long time to be able to perform the role. If anyone knows, be sure to tell me! The place looks really fun to go for a date though, so maybe I'll check it out if I get the chance to go to Tochigi. Probably next summer or spring because it's getting way too cold for me lol!

We had a live performance at Kurodani Temple in Kyoto! The special night visit is actually from the 13th, but I am honored to have it specially lit up and write with a wonderful garden in the background.

【Dream】 Dream big.

Practicing arquebuses. Overseas, samurai used to shoot with caliber guns called cannons in their hands.

A performance of archery in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture. Unlike the sports kyudo, it is characterized by a practical old shooting method.

Iwafune-dera Temple, Kyoto. It is a temple called Ajisai Temple. The autumn leaves are also beautiful and make you feel the beauty of the Japan.

It was shot at Yasaka Koshindo in Kyoto Prefecture. It is said that if you write a wish on this colorful beanbag and hang it, your wish will come true. It was a ❤️ great photo spot that looked great no matter where you took it.

I tried ♫ to arrange the kimono in a Western style

In Kyoto... Wearing ♫ a yukata along the Kamo River in Kyoto

Autumn leaves in Kyoto taken last year. I would like to go there again this year.

Practice of arquebus demonstration. I don't just shoot, I calm my mind and value my manners.

「Sakura road along the river」 location：Okayama Prefecture

「Sakura Road in post town」 location：岡山県真庭郡新庄村・がいせん桜 ＊ ～Sakura Road in post town～ A post town where 132 arcades of cherry blossoms, including old trees that are over 100 years old, are about 400m long and follow the streets of the former Izumo Kaido.

「Manto Mitama Festival」 Location : Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture, Gokoku Shrine ＊ ＊ ~Hanging with all the lights~ The Manto Mitama Festival is a festival to comfort the spirits enshrined in Gokoku Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture and pray for peace and happiness. 3,500 dedicated lanterns are lined up in the precincts, and when it gets dark, they are lit all at once. Lanterns donated by the families of the war dead create a fantastic landscape.

「Corridor to Miedou」 Location: Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture ＊ ＊ ~Corridor to Mieido~ The Niomon gate is the main gate of Zentsuji Temple "Saiin". On the upper side of the corridor leading from Saiin to Miedo, there is a painting depicting Kukai's life. It is said that the "Saiin", which is centered on Mieido and is also called "Nativity Temple", corresponds to the mansion where Kukai was born. ＊ ＊ ～Corridor to Miedou～ Niomon is the main gate of Zentsuji "Saiin". On the upper side of the corridor leading from Saiin to Miedou, there is a picture depicting the life of Kukai. It is said that "Saiin," which is also called "Birthplace", centered around Miedou, is the residence where Kukai was born.

「Manto Mitama Festival」 Location : Zentsuji City, Kagawa Prefecture, Gokoku Shrine ＊ ~Hanging with all the lights~ The Manto Mitama Festival is a festival to comfort the spirits enshrined in Gokoku Shrine in Kagawa Prefecture and pray for peace and happiness. 3,500 dedicated lanterns are lined up in the precincts, and when it gets dark, they are lit all at once. Lanterns donated by the families of the war dead create a fantastic landscape.

「Sakura Road in the early morning」 location：Okayama Prefecture ＊ ～Sakura Road in the early morning～ A row of beautiful cherry trees that extends to the shrine about 1km. The cherry blossom tunnel surrounded by soft sunlight in the early morning is a wonderful sight.

「Sakura floral raft」 location：Kagawa Prefecture ＊ Cherry blossom petals scattered along the lake. The cherry-colored carpet floating on the beautiful emerald green lake surface is a wonderful sight.