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.

Cosmos Field

Cosmos flowers are dancing in the strong wind of the coming typhoon.

 

 

This is part of Floral Friday Fotos and Skywatch Friday.

 

Panda Vending Machine

This red vending machine is standing just close to the East Gate of Kobe China Town.
This is part of Ruby Tuesday 2.

Thatched Arbor

The hexagonal arbor is standing in the Japanese garden of Myoshinji Taizoin Temple in Kyoto.
This is part of Monday Mellow Yellows.

Morning Sky

The morning view from my room a few days ago.
This is part of Skywatch Friday.

Start to Change

Leaves have started to change colors in Kyoto. All red leaves look beautiful, but I like  to see different leaf colors on the way more.

Bushclover

The bushclover shows the autumn arrival in Japan.
This is part of Floral Friday Fotos.