Monday, April 29, 2013

'Kamo Kyokusui No En' Ancient Festival Takes Place

A woman dressed Heian period kimono writes Japanese poetry during the Kamo Kyokusui No En Ancient Festival at Jonan-gu shrine on April 29, 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Jonan-gu shrine is famous for holding the ancient festival of Kyokusui-no Utage, which is held twice a year in spring and autumn. The festival, which orignated in 1,182, describes a party of people in Heian era (794-1192). (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Pedal Powered Sky Cycle Roller Coaster Attract Visitors

Tourists ride a pedal-powered sky cycle roller coaster at Washuzan Highland Amusement Park on April 27, 2013 in Kurashiki, Japan. Washuzan Highland Amusement park overlooks a panoramic view of islands on the Seto Inland Sea. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

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Monday, April 22, 2013

Tulips In Full Bloom In Toyooka

People walk through a tulip field in full bloom at the Tanto Tulip Festival on April 22, 2013 in Toyooka, Hyogo, Japan. Hundreds of thousands of tulips in three hundred varieties are displayed at the popular Spring flower festival at Tanto Tulip field in Hyogo Prefecture. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

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Friday, April 5, 2013

Cherry Blossom In Full Bloom In Kyoto

Tourists travel on a ferry near blooming cherry blossoms on the Okazaki canal on April 5, 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. Cherry blossoms bloom from the end of March to the beginning of April in Kyoto. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)

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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Cherry Blossom In Full Bloom In Himeji

Tourist travel on a traditional boat to enjoy blooming cherry blossoms on the canal of Himeji castle on April 4, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. Himeji castle has been selected as one of the top places for cherry blossom viewing in Japan. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Mitsuyama Taisai Festival Continues

Japanese shrine priests transport gods by a portable shrine for entertainment during the Mitsuyama Taisai Festival of Itate Hyozu Shrine at front of the Himeji castle on April 3, 2013 in Himeji, Japan. The festival has been held once every 20 years since 1593. Priests of Itate Hyozu Shrine welcome all the gods across the country on the night of March 31st from the top of the 'three mountains' and treat with food for seven days to April 7 praying for peace and prosperity. (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe)
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