Tsukesage (The names of Kimono)

These kimono are called "Tsukesage".

This maple design makes us feel the sense of autumn.

Flowers of four seasons are described skillfully.

What is the difference between "Tsukesage" and "Houmon-gi"?

Actually,the making process is very different.

In Houmon-gi,we draw design on the basted kimono.

But in Tsukesage,we draw design directly on the roll of cloth,

without basting.

As you see,in Tsukesage,the basting process is omitted.

That is why Tsukesage is more affordable price than Houmon-gi.

 

 

She wears Tsukesage.

She coordinates her Tsukesage and obi well.

They are similar color,pale green.

Tsukesage is rather casual,semi-formal kimono,

compared to Houmon-gi.

And obi and obijime, they are also good combination.

 

I hope it will become a help of your kimono coordination:)

 

Thanks for always visiting my blog.

Kyoto International Manga Fair 2013 (2)

 

I found Manga works from abroad. It was interesting.

These manga works below are entries to the contest "Silent Manga Audition 2013" from Vietnam,Indonesia,Germany,and Italy.

The theme is "Love Letter".

This is Silent Manga,so there are no words,

the important thing is how they appeal to the readers without using words.

Total ability is required.

 During class,she found a love letter in her desk.

So she went out of the classroom(after obtaining permission from her teacher),

rushed into the toilet,and read it.

she jumped to the joy.

This manga won Excellence Award in this audition.

 

Every manga work from abroad is high level,high skill.

In Manga,

even if there are no words,

we can understand each other.

There are no border.

 

Yes,
let's enjoy
"Otaku Life" !:):)

Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2013

 

 I visited International Manga Anime Fair in Kyoto on September 8.

I felt the coming of a new era of Japanese Manga,

it is the advent of a new age,

 after old era finished.

Because there were no "Dragon Ball",or "Dorae-mon".

Instead,there were new manga such as "Hakuouki","Madoka-Magika",

etc.

 I found funny cosplay girls here:)

  

The air in this hall was thick of the enthusiasm of the participants. 

The title of this Manga is "Scissiors and dogs require nice handling".

 This is "Hakuou-ki".

 

"Magical girls Madoka-Magica".

This woman is drawing Manga using PC.

 Many artworks are displayed in this gallery.

 "Chihaya-furu" is featuring a girl who plays Japanese cards game called "Hyakunin-ishu".

 These are original artworks of the artist.

 "Jojo's bizarre adventure"

  This is also the original artwork of the artist.

  "Sengoku-Basara" is famous TV game.(PlayStation3).

Every visitor can try the newest version of "Sengoku-Basara" like this.

It is really powerful and exciting game!

 

To be continued...

 

Jugoya - 十五夜- Autumun Full Moon (September 19, 2013)

It is full moon tonight.
We call it "Jugoya" （十五夜）.
I'm happy to show you this beautiful moon.

Tonight we appreciate the full moon,
enjoying "Tsukimi-Dango" (Japanese sweets).

Tokyo Wins the 2020 Olympic Games

The international Olympic Committees selects Tokyo to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics!
It has been our long-cherished wish.
Congraturations!

The sunset in Waikiki Beach

Hello everyone.

Let me show you some more pics of sunset Waikiki Beach.

I will never forget these beautiful scenes.

 

 

They are preparing for tonight's show at the restaurant outside.

The night view was also wonderful.

Dinner at Halekulani Hotel

Hello everyone.

I'd like to tell you about our dinner in Hawaii.

My father and I were looking for a nice restaurant in Waikiki where we can enjoy dinner,hula dance and band performance.

So I asked a local staff woman who is well informed about Waikiki if she knew some informations about such restaurant.

"Halekulani."
she said immediately.
As I later discovered,Halekulani is a high-class hotel which is located near our hotel.

She said that the restaurant in Halekulani is always open to the public,
so we'll be able to have a dinner at the restaurant in Halekulani,even if we are not customers of that hotel.

Hawaiian music is so relaxing,moody,peaceful rhythms.

And hula dance makes us cheer and smile ^_^

Potage soup is really good.

Sunfish sauteing.

Sometimes sparrows come to our table to seek for food.

Another hula dancer started dancing.

Fresh fruit juice

Thanks to Halekulani,

we had a wonderful dinner,we will never forget the memory,

my father was very satisfied,

It was so peaceful that we forget the time.

 

Thank you for reading this post,

Please have a wonderful weekend ^ ^