#kyoto's gion festival

[black-rabbit-razumikhin]

July Reading Wrap-Up

The amount of books I got through this much is statistically anomalous. For the most part, I really enjoyed these and some of them I think even deserve re-reads in the future. Also working on going to the library more often and getting back into that habit.

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Reclaiming The L-Word edited by Alleyn Diesel - Even though this book is about 20 years old now, it still feels relatable and an important window into part of global queer history. 4/5

The Sword-Master's Apprentice by Edward Burke - I enjoyed the story and the layout of the lessons and anecdotes far more than I enjoyed this specific writing style. 3/5

E=mc^2 by David Bodanis - Anyone who knows this blog knows that I'm not in STEM, but this book was easy to follow, interesting and exceptionally informative about the history of a topic always espoused as far too complicated for anybody to understand. 4/5

The Business by Iain Banks - My second Banks book this year and just as entertaining as the first, and the ending had me yelling at the pages. 4/5

Karate-Do: My Way Of Life by Gichin Funakoshi - One of those books where the line between anecdote, fable and reality is so deliciously blurred. 3/5

The Call Of The Wild by Jack London - That was far more brutal than I expected going in, why is this marketed as a children's book? 3/5

Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks - I've had this book for years and never opened it; what I read is so far from what I was expecting. 4/5

The Kojiki - The august deity augusted down the stairs augustly. 3/5

Kyoto's Gion Festival by Mark Teeuwen - Hands down, this is the best and most comprehensive social history of Japan I have read so far; really, really impressed. 4/5

[redsamuraiii]

Ato Matsuri at Gion, Kyoto by arisachw

It started in 869 A.D. when Kyoto suffers a an epidemic that Emperor Seiwa commissioned the ceremony to pray to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the deity of Yasaka Shrine.

Today, the tradition continues as it becomes a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage because of how much it showcases Kyoto’s history, arts and culture.

More info on the event

[kyotodreamtrips]

Naginata Hoko (長刀鉾) during the Saki-Matsuri of the Gion Festival in Kyoto-Japan.

[ikana-graveyard]

2023年7月17日祇園祭 ・  7/17/2023 Gion Festival

[michiyo-japan]

【京都個展2日目】

画像は夜の祇園祭の様子。

京都大丸の前もすごい人出でした！

お祭りを満喫しつつ、展示会は続きます。

今日も皆さまのご来場を心よりおまちしています。

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「ミチヨ スクラッチ絵画展 〜神話伝承 古今東西〜」

7月17日(水)〜23日(火)※最終日午後5時閉場

京都大丸店 アートサロンESPACE KYOTO

【Kyoto solo exhibition, 2nd day】

The image shows the Gion Festival at night.

There was also a huge crowd in front of Kyoto Daimaru Department Store!

While enjoying the festival, the exhibition continues.

I’m look forward to welcoming you all.

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Michiyo Scratch Painting Exhibition - Mythological ＆Lore, Everywhen and Everywhere.

Wed 17 - Tue 23 July *Close at 5pm on the last day.

Kyoto Daimaru Art Salon ESPACE KYOTO

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晴天巡行前 2011

Pentax K-7

DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited

DA 40mm F2.8 Limited

FA 77mm F1.8 Limited

朝早く起きて巡行前の各鉾町をスナップした。祭りが始まる前に帰宅した。ぼくは本番より準備中が好き。人が多いのは嫌い。ごった返すのも嫌い。身動きが取れないのも嫌い。いつも、歩いていたい。移動していたい。

I got up early in the morning to take some photos of the pre-festival atmosphere.

[eduseyes]

祇園祭　Gion Matsuri 2023

[artschoolglasses]

The Gion Matsuri

Kyoto, Japan

[thingsdavidlikes]

祇園祭 - Gion Matsuri by 小川 Ogawasan

[radioshiga]

Festival Gion em Kyoto atinge seu auge com carros alegóricos

Kyoto, Japão, 17 de julho de 2024 – Agência de Notícias Kyodo – O tradicional Festival Gion, na antiga capital japonesa de Kyoto, atingiu seu ponto alto nesta terça-feira (16), com multidões se reunindo para admirar os elaborados carros alegóricos. Vinte e três carros decorados com lanternas alinharam-se na rua principal da cidade, enquanto música festiva ecoava ao fundo, criando uma atmosfera…

[nobu11051991]

July information 2024!

July information 2024! Summer festivals ! Summer festivals ! Summer festivals in July!!! Hi I’m Nobu, I like traveling overseas and in Japan, visited 26 countries! I’m a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter of English for 10 years. For the people who are interested in and planning trip to Japan ,I show you hidden local information which you have never seen and heard of through books…

[lovingtravelnet]

Exploring the Wonders of the Gion Matsuri Festival in Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan is a city steeped in history and tradition, with its ancient temples, serene gardens, and traditional tea houses. One of the most magical times to visit this beautiful city is during the Gion Matsuri Festival, a month-long celebration that takes place every July. The Gion Matsuri Festival is one of the most famous and largest festivals in Japan, dating back over a thousand years. The…

[redsamuraiii]

Setsubun at Yasaka Shrine, Gion, Kyoto by Mr Japanization

[kyotodreamtrips]

A couple more pictures of my walkabout of the yoiyoiyoiyama event of Gion Matsuri 2023 in Kyoto City-Japan.

[brynnewithane]

[Dating Hoshina Headcanons]

Absolutely no one asked but this is how I imagine dating Hoshina would look like:

This post is based on my personal research and officially published information about Hoshina up to Chapter 110. Please read this with a giant grain of salt.

If he has a half day off:

Casual coffee dates, talk about anything and everything.

Walk in the park while he’s still wearing his tracksuit so he can respond quickly to Kaiju’s attacks.

Takes you to all the bookstores or libraries, buy books for each other then go home and read each other’s book.

Late night Izakaya date when his shift is finished. Both grab a beer and you’ll listen to him telling you about how his day went, including all the drama at work of course lol.

Spend a lot of quality time together reading, discussing a book he has recommended (probably non-fiction or classics).

I also love the idea that he likes to take you to every Japanese Festival like the Kyoto Gion Matsuri (Kyoto is in the Kansai region; he’s from a traditional old-money clan in the Kansai region, so this festival is a must), but he’d probably be on duty those days for extra vigilance in case there’s an attack. Despite so, he’s gonna make it up to you later on bc this man does have a sense of loyalty and he cares a whole lot once you make it to his heart and earn his trust.

Another headcanon of mine is that he‘s lowkey romantic. Like c’mon, he reads poetry lmao. I’ve never seen someone who reads poetry that doesn’t have a romantic side. If he’s off duty, he’d plan a proper date, such as:

Watches the Blossom Forecast to plan for a Hanami picnic (花見, hanami, "flower viewing") when Spring comes. He’ll bring sweets like Dango, Daifuku, and his favorite Mont Blanc.

Takes you to those kimono retailers, makes you try on different types of kimono, and buy the one you like most.

He’d take you to the beach, or onsen on some mountains. He’d ask you to go on a hike with him in the early morning bc that’s his routine and he wants you to join him as well.

He’ll prepare a yukata for both to attend summer festivals, buy sparklers (線香花火, senkou hanabi), play goldfish scooping (金魚すくい, kingyo sukui), eat candied apples and watch fireworks together.

Chilling in his house, drinking ramune and eating watermelon. You watch your favorite show, he reads his newly bought novel. Either you both cook and prepare dinner, or head out to a rather fancy traditional restaurant.

English is not my first language so my grammar isn’t grammaring sometimes. If there are any parts that feel weird or unnatural, please let me know🤧

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祇園祭山鉾巡行 2009

Pentax K20D + Sigma 28-200mm F3.5-5.6 macro Asph.