The Shimabara Castle.

A bit more of it in view here. Photography inside was not allowed, but there are some examples of others allowed to photograph inside.

Kimono! A wedding kimono I am told. Orange is my husband's favorite color.

Peek-a-boo!

Oh heck, sure, I'll go for the whole look. This hair is HEAVY!
The TV camera is from Shimabara Cable TV, nicknamed Pumpkin TV. The camera woman met me next to the zori maker . I was showing her the Alaskan traditional jacket I made and explaining all the various aspects of it to her. The camera woman interviewed me recalling the Alaskan jacket and asking what it was like to be in a kimono now. It was fun!

Ahhh, much more my style. Warrior clothes at the castle entrance.

I'll giggle you to a duel!

Ha!

Gotta whip the tea and make it frothy, and hold the bowl correctly at the same time.

They said I did well! It tasted good!