Summer Festival!

Summer festivals in Japan became popular in the Edo period (1603-1868) as a way to relieve summer fatigue. Now, people gather in their local communities and enjoy Bon dancing to rhythmic music, stroll around in a light summer kimono (yukata) , eat different foods offered at stalls, and cheer at fireworks. 

For Coloring Fun!

 

http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/i2/special_20120806-31_Natsu-Matsuri.html

What is X?

This was a formula in my dream.

Motoko Neko in Yukata

Yukata is a casual summer kimono made of cotton.
Drawing by Mitsuba & me, Coloring by me

                                  

A Matter of Preference

Star Festival (Tanabata)

Tanabata (star festival）is held on the evening of July 7th, when the two constellations Kengyu and Orihime, lovers in the sky though separated from each other by the Milky Way, are able to meet. Children and adults write their wishes on tanzaku paper and hang them, along with other paper ornaments, on bamboo branches.

* For coloring fun!

http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/en/i2/special_20120618-0709_Tanabata-celebration.html

http://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/i2/special_20120618-0709_Tanabata-celebration.html

Coloring by Chiaki

Ree and Lobster

Ree loves Lobster.

She loves him so much that she has to eat him!

Kitten for Adoption

Adoption event @ Washington Square Park