Yoka is wearing a beutiful furisode, a formal kimono with long, flowing sleeves. These are tradionally worn by young, unmarried women on special occasions, such as coming-of-Age Day in january, and are often made of brightly colored and extravagantly patterned materials.

Nao and Yuko. Oh My Buddha!!!! They really help me to enjoy Kyoto, they allow to me and Yoka to stay at her house...They are running a bookshop in Kyoto ( http://www.greenebooks.net) and doing really well, all the best and eternal gratefulness

Okazaki Area is home to museums, galleries, zoo and Heian Shrine, one of Kyoto´s largest and newest shrines.

Yoka made this amazing photo, a beutiful reflection of what she is.... pure love. ;-)

Originating around Shinto shirnes, Japanese gardens have been influenced by the shinto love of nature. This one is the garden´s Heian Shrine which really impressed to me with this beutiful covered bridge...

Happy Birthday to U, Happy birthday to U... Te deseamos todos.......... Happy Birthday to U.