cascading wisteria blooms
wonderful weeping cherry
such colourful musicians with amazing woodwind instruments; see in the middle of next photo; it looks like a little bamboo parasol
with magic hats
appliqued wall-hanging made by a local quilting group
adorns the restaurant
a typical Japanese home
this sweet calligrapher was writing my name for me
I love wisteria, and the weeping cherry is just gorgeous! Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog.
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Julie M.
Very beautiful and stunning pictures!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a wisteria tree before. Thank you for sharing.
- Gisela.
That weeping cherry tree is amazing! Have never seen one of those before. What a fun festival to go to, and love your calligraphy name. My husband told me that when it is written vertically it is called ( have no idea how to spell this) ..... hitagana. very lovely Carole.
ReplyDeleteHi, my first time here. Wisteria became a favorite the first time I saw it in Sweden, and the 2nd in Turkey, however it is said to be invasive in the tropics so i didn't plant it here. But that one is so very well maintained as a tree and very beautiful. Of course, what do we expect from a Japanese garden but strict maintenance. The photos of the musicians are very lovely too, haven't seen those hat costumes in other photos before.
ReplyDeleteThe weeping cherry is so beautiful. I wish I had one of those at my house.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful outdoor shots!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful. i love asian gardens, architecture and art. :)
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ReplyDeleteA beautiful post to share today. The photos put a big smile on my face.
ReplyDeleteI like Japanese gardens. The last one I visited was in Kaiserslautern in Germany. What a beautiful wheeping cherry tree!
ReplyDeleteAll so beautiful...the oriental is always lovely to see!
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Jan
I like the first shot, through the gate!
ReplyDeletetruly wonderful shots for outdoor...appreciate your visit!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful Spring Festival introducing lots about Japan♡♡♡ Beautiful cascading wisteria and gorgeous weeping cherry!
The instrument is called "sho 笙". I've only seen and heard the sound though TV p;) Their costume look like they are playing in the Imperial court.
I'm SO happy to see your name written in calligraphy with Chinese character.
I'm amazed with the beautiful work♡♡♡
ps> I'm glad to read that you used to involved with the Oriental Stamp Art group and interest in Japan. My 'Japanese culture page' link from my side-bar might interest you.
I appreciate your kind comment, And SO sorry for my chaos today.
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*