This is 'Saki,' Rice Wine, a very poplular drink at Festivals and gatherings.
Plum orchard contains many varieties and a wide range of colors.I think the plum blossoms are just as pretty as the cherry blossoms. I brought home a silk screen of plum blossoms painted by a local artist which hangs on the wall in our apartment.
The Zuishin-in Temple is an Imperial Temple in southwestern Yamashina. The Temple holds its 'Hanezu Odori Festival' on March 30th when the Plum Blossoms are in full bloom.
Japanese Muscians playing at the Plum Blossom Festival.
Haezu O Dori is a sacred dance which has been passed on in the Yamashina district. It depicts comically the love life of Onono-Komachi, a poetress, who was extremely popular among the court nobles for her beauty & intelligence.
I thought this young Japanese woman was so pretty, I asked to take her picture. She was at the Festival.
The dress in Japan was about 50/50 % when I was there - as you can see here with the Japanese girl in cultural dress and the boy in western wear.
This is 'Saki,' Rice Wine, a very poplular drink at Festivals and gatherings.
Plum orchard contains many varieties and a wide range of colors.I think the plum blossoms are just as pretty as the cherry blossoms. I brought home a silk screen of plum blossoms painted by a local artist which hangs on the wall in our apartment.
The Zuishin-in Temple is an Imperial Temple in southwestern Yamashina. The Temple holds its 'Hanezu Odori Festival' on March 30th when the Plum Blossoms are in full bloom.
Japanese Muscians playing at the Plum Blossom Festival.
Haezu O Dori is a sacred dance which has been passed on in the Yamashina district. It depicts comically the love life of Onono-Komachi, a poetress, who was extremely popular among the court nobles for her beauty & intelligence.
I thought this young Japanese woman was so pretty, I asked to take her picture. She was at the Festival.
The dress in Japan was about 50/50 % when I was there - as you can see here with the Japanese girl in cultural dress and the boy in western wear.
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