Yukata Style
This is the month of Gion Matsuri in Kyoto. It is one of the most important events in Japan, and the climax of the festivities takes place on the 17th of July, the Day of the Sea (Umi-no-Hi), when there is a huge parade on the streets of Gion, the most traditional town in the ancient capital.
These days, many people wear 'yukata' (japanese style robe, similar to 'kimono' but less complex), 'obi' (the belt) and 'geta' (wooden shoes) and, since we wanted to purchase japanese clothes as a souvenir, this was the perfect occasion to buy and start wearing them immediately!
In the picture, Rebeca, I and Rasa are posing outside the temple 'Sanjusangendo' in Eastern Kyoto, Japan's longest wooden structure and famous for its 1001 statues of the Buddha.
These days, many people wear 'yukata' (japanese style robe, similar to 'kimono' but less complex), 'obi' (the belt) and 'geta' (wooden shoes) and, since we wanted to purchase japanese clothes as a souvenir, this was the perfect occasion to buy and start wearing them immediately!
In the picture, Rebeca, I and Rasa are posing outside the temple 'Sanjusangendo' in Eastern Kyoto, Japan's longest wooden structure and famous for its 1001 statues of the Buddha.
posted by Juane at Wednesday, July 19, 2006
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