PRE-SHOOTING IN KYOTO, POPULAR PHOTO SPOTS #1

Today, we would like to introduce you to some of the unique photo shooting spots in Kyoto which are full of Kyoto-style atmosphere.

“YASAKA NO TOH (Pagoda of Yasaka)”
The 46-meter five-story pagoda is an indispensable symbol of the Higashiyama landscape.
As it is a very popular tourist attraction, photography is only available in the morning.
How about taking photos with the five-story pagoda in the background?

“YASAKA KOSHIN-DO”
Yasaka Koshindo is popular on SNS as well.
The colorful “kukuri-zaru (monkeys)” that look like “Otedama (traditional Japanese juggling toy)” are cute and make a great photo spot.
It is said that if you give up your greed, your wish will come true, and there are the wishes written on each one of them.

What do you think?
There are many other popular photo spots in Kyoto, so we would love to introduce them to you for another time.

We are taking reservations of the on-location photography for the winter and spring seasons.
Please feel free to contact us for more information!

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JAPANESE ATTRACTION #2 “KAGAMI-BIRAKI” FOR KYOTO WEDDING

Hello.
Finally, the season of snow has arrived in Kyoto.

Well, I would like to introduce you to “Kagami-Biraki”, a classic Japanese performance popular at the wedding reception.
“Kagami-Biraki” is a ceremony to open a sake barrel with a wooden mallet.

The “Kagami(= the word means mirror)” refers to the lid of the sake barrel.
The round shape of the barrel means “peace and harmony” and the word “Biraki (hiraku)” has a meaning of “developing the future”.
So, the couple opening the sake barrel indicate that they are developing their future together.
When the lid is opened by the couple, everyone shouts “Yoisho!, Yoisho!, Yoisho!”
It is said that the louder the shout, the more luck will come.
So let’s open up the future of the bride and groom with all the guests united.

Also “Kagami-Biraki” makes an exciting attraction for the guests at the beginning of the wedding reception.
The guests can toast and enjoy the sake which has a subtle aroma of the barrel during the meal.

It’s a unique Japanese way to celebrate the wedding.
Why don’t you try it at your wedding reception or party?

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WEDDING COSTUME “ACCESSORIES”

Do you know there are small accessories called “okomono (small items)” to be worn as a part of the traditional wedding costumes like “Iro-uchikake” or “Hiki-furisode”?
Actually, each one of these small item has a reason to wear.
I’m going to explain three “okomono” for the bride today.

“Hakoseko”
A small purse once used to put the lip color and the mirror in it.
It is said to represent the bride’s wish “always to be beautiful for her husband”.

“Kaiken”
There used to be a real knife inside.
It is said that women in Samurai family started wearing them to protect themselves.
It shows the “strong determination” of a bride.

“Suehiro”
A fan for the bride.
It is believed as an auspicious accessory because of its shape that spreads widely.

Every single one of “okomono” stands for the particular thought.
These are the items representing the modest beauty of Japanese women and only for the brides.

At “Tanan”, we will coordinate “okomono” according to the bride-to-be’s preferences and wishes.
Please enjoy the total coordination with “okomono”.

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN KYOTO “LOCATIONS”

Cherry Blossoms, fresh green and yellow leaves…
Kyoto, the city with ancient scenes, becomes the stage of the beauty of four seasons.
Where do you think are the great spots to take photos in Kyoto?
You may think of various tourist places such as Arashiyama, Gion, Fushimi..and so on.

There are actually many locations for pre-shooting in Kyoto that are full of Kyoto’s atmosphere.
We are going to show you these places every Friday and hope you will enjoy them.

“Reservations for Winter and Spring season pre-shoots are available now”

We can arrange indoor studio shooting as well.
Please feel free to contact us.

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