Quite frankly, I don't really miss the humid, VERY hot summer in Japan. But I must admit, its summer festivals are awesome! Great food, fireworks, and traditional "bon-odori" (dancing), it has many qualities that American festivals just cannot offer. So after hearing about this "Obon" festival that was gonna be held in West LA, I had to convince my boyfriend and friends to go there with me in yukata (Japanese traditional summer dress) :) Although it lacked fireworks and typical Japanese festival food like "takoyaki" (octopus ball) and "yakisoba" (fried noodles), there were many things I truly appreciated. Plus, I got to wear my yukata! Only if it didn't take 1 hour to put on (To be fair, I've never done it myself. If you're good at it, it shouldn't take you more than 15 minutes), I would have been able to enjoy it longer, but nonetheless it was great!
beautiful Yukata Girls!!!!
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looking so *YUMMY!!!!
and so good you have an amazing smile in it :D
Summertime!!!!
Thanks Rie-chan! Next time you should be in the pic too :)
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