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Japanese Uchiwa(fan) from “Aiba”

I went to the japanese “Uchiwa” store “Aiba” which was established more than one handred years ago.

And bought uchiwa suitable for Fireworks Festival.
In japan, on During the beginning of August, fireworks display are held at many placed around japan.

Midsummer Day of the “Unagi(Eel)”

In japan, people practice the custom of eating “unagi” on the midsummer day.
It called “Doyo Ushi no hi”

I went to the unagi restaurant in kyoto city.

Gion Matsuri Festival


Antique Kimono Shop -Ginkakuji Tsubomi-

I went to antique kimono shop “Ginkakuji Tsubomi” today.
This elegant shop, which is 70 years old, contains more than 1,000 items including antique kimono
(traditional Japanese clothing) and obi (belts worn with kimono).
Although many people have the idea that Japanese kimono are very expensive, here you can purchase some that only cost 2,000 yen. Kimono dressing [...]