Akiko Murakami
Grass-Burning Fire Event in Nara
Every 4th Saturday in January, an annual Grass-Burning-Fire event on Wakakusa-yama Hill is held in Nara. It is officiated in ceremonial...
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Akiko Murakami
Jan 30, 2020
IZUMO and YAMATO exhibition in Tokyo
This year, 2020 commemorates the 1300th anniversary year of publishing NIHONSHOKI, or "The Chronicles of Japan (720)". It was a national...
Akiko Murakami
Dec 27, 2019
Somen noodle, another YAMATO's speciality.
Autumn to Winter style in hot soup Autumn to Winter style in hot broth Nagashi Somen (swiming/ Very rare experience! <B> From Spiring...
Akiko Murakami
Dec 24, 2019
"The life of Empress Masako of Japan" video
The Life of EMPRESS MASAKO of JAPAN - Former Crown Princess Masako of Japan (click to see the Youtube video) Never in my life, the news...
Akiko Murakami
Nov 23, 2019
"KOJIKI", manga versions are getting popular
I found it very interesting, manga version of "KOJIKI", the oldest literary work in Japan about early chronicle of myths, legends, songs,...
Akiko Murakami
Nov 23, 2019
"History of the Japanese Empire" documentary
My British friend introducing me to this beautifully made documentary film about Ieyasu Tokugawa, who united Japan with power in 1600 and...
Akiko Murakami
Oct 30, 2019
my simple hope for the world peace..
from Hasedera Temple official site: Thinking about the Japanese history, as far as I know, Japan was united by military forces at least...
Akiko Murakami
Oct 30, 2019
Emperor enthronement day Oct.22, 2019 turned out to be a special national holiday.
October. 22nd has became a memorable day for me. I was in Kyoto, being an assistant guide at Tofukuji Temple with 13 American guests on...
Akiko Murakami
Sep 25, 2019
About my tours' essay on a monthly magazine, NARARA vol.2
A short essay that I wrote about my tours in Nara, Yamato was again featured in a local monthly magazine titled "NARARA" for their...
Akiko Murakami
Sep 25, 2019
A full day YAMATO tour with Caitilin.
A full-day tour in YAMATO, Nara with Caitilin from Australia. 🌲 She finished her Yoga retreat in Hokkaido and came down all the way to...
Akiko Murakami
Aug 31, 2019
About my tours on a monthly magazine「 ならら（NARARA)」
Monthly magazines, "Narara" issue August, 2019 Special feature: "Regeneration" -water of life- I wrote a short report about my Yamato...
Akiko Murakami
Aug 27, 2019
International friends living in Japan vol.1
Any encounters with unique people enrich our lives. Isn't it so true for anyone? Since I have started to talk about "spiritual" aspect of...
Akiko Murakami
Jul 29, 2019
Summer Fire works season has started!
Now the rainy season has finally over and season of summer festivals with beautiful big fireworks has started all across Japan. Japan...
Akiko Murakami
May 31, 2019
New Emperor and Empress would be new role models for the Japanese?!
One month has passed since May 1st, the first day of “Reiwa” era. During this time, I've noticed increasing interests on issues and...
Akiko Murakami
May 31, 2019
"REIWA", a new era of Japan has started!
On May 1st 2019, a historical event happened in Japan, a shift of the Imperial era from “Heisei” (平成 1989 -2019 April) to “Reiwa”（令和 2019...
Akiko Murakami
Mar 24, 2019
MIFUNE, the real last samurai actor influenced the Holleywood and beyond.
Just see the following 2 minutes trailer of a new Japanese movie " ; "Mifune: The Last Samurai - (2016) Official Trailer" on Youtube....
Akiko Murakami
Mar 13, 2019
"The LAST SAMURAI" to think about what is worth dying (& living!) for...
Have you ever seen the Hollywood movie, "The Last Samurai" (2003)? If you haven't, then I highly recommend you watch it. Then you may...
Akiko Murakami
Jan 4, 2019
Happy New Year 2019! Japan's new era is going to start!
Happy New Year ! ☺️ I hope your life will be full of surprise and joy in the new year that’s about to begin. May You be blessed with...
Akiko Murakami
Dec 30, 2018
Owarai Shinji (Laughter Ritual) at Hiraoka-jinja Shrine on the Year-end party day. vol.1
December is the season for the Japanese to enjoy gathering, eating (drinking), chatting over the passed year with friends, business...
Akiko Murakami
Dec 26, 2018
Owarai Shinji (Laughter Ritual) vol.2
Here are some nice photos I took at Hiraoka jinja Shrine 2018. (Top: Laughing contest! ) Warai Shinji , the laughter is held on Dec....
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