I'm so sorry for my long break.
Today I'm in Shijou-Karasuma in Kyoto.
The sky is so blue!
Today is Gion-Matsuri in Kyoto.
I'm very exciting!
This is "Yamaboko",the parade float.
The origin of Gion-Matsuri dates back to 1000 years ago,
when epidemic disease spread throughout Kyoto.
So people offer a prayer to the God to drive away bad spirit.
That is said to be the origin of Gion Matsuri.
This is "Rising Carp",by Gekka Minagawa (famous kimono dyer).
It was so damaged because of oldness that it was renewed 7 years ago.
This is "Flying Crane and The Sun".
This was made by Taizo Minagawa(famous kimono dyer) in 1982.
Seeing these gorgeous tapestries is one of my favorite things.
They are really worth seeing!
http://kyoto-k.sakura.ne.jp/gion103.html#gikikusui
