Festival-goers mill about between bon dance sets.
Photo of the Day: Rising Above
Looking back from the first landing of the Amanawa Jinja staircase. To the side was a bon dance area, but my timing was off and they were on break. Too bad, as I love bon dances!
Photo of the Day: As You Like It
Okonomiyake—as-you-like-it pancakes—are a favourite festival food, though Hisashi is adamant that okonomiyake doesn't taste any good when eaten as street food. Still, it makes for a beautiful booth.
Photo of the Day: Into the Fray
Amanawa Jinja sits at the top of a hill, and it's a rather steep climb up a concrete staircase to get there. The festival takes place all along the steps, and I'm amazed there aren't more stair-related injuries. This was the first of the food booths, just at the landing to the first flight of … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Into the Fray
Photo of the Day: Lanterns
Lanterns are one of my favourite parts of summer festivals. And Amanawa Jinja has a nice collection of bright, colourful lanterns.
Photo of the Day: Heading to the Matsuri
To matsuri properly, one must invest in some traditional Japanese clothing. The kiddies in this photo are wearing yukata, or summer kimono made of cotton. Small kids and boys can also wear jimbei, a short-and-top combination. I'm a big fan of jimbei—they're fantastically comfortable—but I've been told it's not becoming of a grown, child-having woman … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Heading to the Matsuri
Photo of the Day: Amanawa Jinja Matsuri
Amanawa Jinja hosts one of the last bon festivals of the summer in this area. Being one of the last doesn't mean people are too tired to celebrate, however. The place was packed, and over the next few days, I'll post festival photos. I'm starting small today, with just the shrine's lanterns.
Photo of the Day: Just Hanging Around
One of the activities at the festival at Yuigahama Seaside Beach last month was puppet making. We didn't get a chance to try, but I just loved the look of the puppets hanging around.
Photo of the Day: Tanabata
I'm a day late, but here is a wee post on Tanabata, the Star Festival. Tanabata celebrates the reunion of Orihime (the star Vega) and Hikoboshi (the star Altair), lovers separated by the Milky Way all year—except for the night of the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunisolar calendar. While some regions … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Tanabata
Photo of the Day: Up-Close Koma
A slightly closer look at a Japanese top. Not much more to say.
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