Christmas Color

These were taken at the Tennoji Park in Osaka today. These birds and animals look more beautiful at night since they shine by the light illumination.
This is part of Ruby Tuesday Too.

Skywatch Friday

Today is winter solstice. Today's sunrise time is 7:02 and sunset time is 16:52 in Osaka. In Japan, there is a traditional custom to eat pumpkin and take a yuzu-bath on the winter solstice. Yuzu is a Japanese citrus and we put several citruses in the bath to enjoy the good smell.

Fallen Leaves

Winter wind blew maple leaves to the pond. I love fallen leaves, too.
This is part of Weekend Reflections.

No more walk

This is part of Thursday Challenge. This week's theme is "Peaceful."
My grandson gave up walking now and my husband is holding him with his arm. This walkway is lined with cherry trees.

Ruby Tuesday 2

Happened to find this big, golden cross and hanging ruby lights in the cafe in Osaka.
This is part of Ruby Tuesday 2.

Daitokuji Temple

Countless color variation I found in the garden of the Daitokuji Temple in Kyoto last week.
This is part of Thursday Challenge. This week's theme is "Peaceful."

Kinkakuji Temple

at the Kinkakuji Temple or the Golden Pavillion in Kyoto

 

at the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Autumn Foliage

Red maple leaves are covering the roof with a unique top equipment. I took this picture a few days ago in Kyoto. Now is the best time for autumn leaves watching in Osaka and Kyoto.
This is part of Our World Tuesday and Ruby Tuesday Too.

Izumisano Fishing Port

Izumisano city is located in the southern part of Osaka Prefecture and is the entrance to the Kansai International Airport. I found a fishing port and also there is a market selling fresh fish caught in the nearby Osaka Bay.
This is part of Monday Mellow Yellows.

Arashiyama

This is the sky at Arashiyama in Kyoto. Beautiful color variation.
This is part of Skywatch Friday.

Jojakkoji Temple

Jojakkoji Temple is located in Arashiyama, Kyoto and one of the famous places for its maple leaves. Today I visited there with my guests from Singapore who are fascinated with autumn colors. Of course, me too!!
This is part of Ruby Tuesday 2 and Our World Tuesday.

Ginkgo Yellow

I took this picture in the Osaka Castle Park yesterday.
This is part of Monday Mellow Yellows.

Umeda Sky Building

 

 

 

 This is the Umeda Sky Building. Whenever I visit here, I am fascinated with the architecture and take many pictures.

This is part of Weekend Reflections.

Skywatch Friday

My favorite season has come with beautiful colors. Can't stop going out with my compact camera-Canon PowerShot S95.
This is part of Skywatch Friday.
Have a good weekend!

Floral Friday Fotos

This is part of Floral Friday Fotos.

Autumn Leaves

 

This time of the year I like driving. The purpose is to know the autumn color change in the town.  And when I find a good place to take pictures, of course, I pull over the car and enjoy pictures.
This is part of Outdoor Wednesday.

Maple Leaves

I feel the climate switch has changed from autumn to winter.  So the maple leaves will rapidly change its color.
This is part of Our World Tuesday and Ruby Tuesday 2.

Skywatch Friday

This was taken just in front of Kyoto Station at sunset. When I look up, a long, clear jet stream caught my eye. You can see the Kyoto Tower on the right. Have a nice weekend.
This is part of Skywatch Friday.

Chrysanthemum

Found yellow, skinny chrysanthemum in front of a beautiful Japanese-style building in Gion, Kyoto.
This is part of Floral Friday Fotos.

Nara Park

This is a picture of fall foliage in Nara Park taken a few days ago.
This is part of Outdoor Wednesday.

Monday Mellow Yellows

This is part of Monday Mellow Yellows.

Mt. Fuji 2

                      Mt. Fuji with more clouds through Lake Kawaguchi

                            the view of Lake Kawaguchi from the ropeway

                                             leaves color is proceeding                   

                                          This is part of Skywatch Friday.

Mt. Fuji

This is Mt. Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. (3776m) I took this picture at the top of another mountain near Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture. I was knocked down by its beauty.
This is part of Skywatch Friday.

Weekend Reflections

This is part of Weekend Reflections.

Thursday Challenge

This was taken before sunset at the Floating Garden Observatory in Osaka. You can see the Yodo River and the Osaka Bay.
This is part of Thursday Challenge. This week's theme is 'landscape.'

Child Celebration

This family came to the Kasuga Grand Shrine in Nara to celebrate the girl's healthy growth.  This is a custom called 'Seven Five Three" still living in Japan. Three-year-old boys and girls, five-year-old boys and seven-year-old girls are taken to Shinto shrines by their parents to celebrate their growth. Many children wear traditional kimono for this celebration. This girl's kimono and sash are so gorgeous. Her hair style too.
This is part of Ruby Tuesday 2.

Group Shot

Now is the time for school outing in Japan. You can see many primary school kids with yellow caps are ready to be photographed by their teacher. They are posing in front of the Buddha Hall of the Todaiji Temple in Nara.
This is part of Monday Mellow Yellows and Our World Tuesday.

At Heian Shrine

I found this reflection on the small lake of the Heian Shrine Garden in Kyoto. The red umbrella and maple leaves color caught my eyes.

Today Heian Shrine held a special ceremony for the certain tea ceremony group and many kimono ladies came to participate it.
This is part of weekend Reflections.

Floral Friday Fotos

This is part of Floral Friday Fotos.
Have a nice weekend!

Windy Lake Biwa

Two days ago I took this picture at the lakeside of Lake Biwa, the biggest lake in Japan. As you see, it was very windy.
Now the big typhoon #26 is approaching Japan . Hope it will swerve away from us.
This is part of Water World Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday.

Pontocho

These were taken at Pontocho Street in Kyoto. This narrow alley is always full of people at night, who wish to enjoy nice dinner. But in the morning very different.
This is part of Ruby Tuesday 2 and Our World Tuesday.

Fushimi Inari Shrine Festival

 

 

 

These are portable shrines in sake barrels. Fushimi is noted for its pure water and one of major sake production area.

On the stage, you can see many different kinds of offerings, such as vegetables, fruits and sakes.
These were taken at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto yesterday. It was very beautiful and the festival was held in the large precincts.
This is part of Shadow Shot Sunday.