This symbol pops up all over Kamakura, from flags to manhole covers, which isn't terribly surprising since it's the city's seal. I caught a whole fluttering flurry of them at a festival at Kamakura Seaside Park in the spring.
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: Fishing for Balloons
Matsuri (festivals) are a major part of Japanese summer. With traditional, international and fireworks festivals on the go, you could easily cram every weekend of summer full of celebration. For kids, it's all about the games and prizes (and food). Pictured is one of the standard games, where kids try to "fish" a little balloon … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Fishing for Balloons
Photo of the Day: Up-Close Koma
A slightly closer look at a Japanese top. Not much more to say.
Photo of the Day: Up-Close Kite
A kite pulls up from a swoop to get kebab at a Kamakura festival. I should try to get a recording of kites calling. It's a wonderful sound.
Photo of the Day: Toy Box
A whole collection of classic Japanese toys sit in a box for kids to use at a festival. Hagoita (the paddles), koma (the tops), kendama (the ball and handle thing), and more good stuff.
Photo a Day: Kamakura Cosplay
These characters wandered past our front gate early Sunday morning, causing more than a bit of surprise. Our neighbour told us they were likely public relations cosplayers for the day's festival. When we got to the festival, sure enough, there they were, camped out under flapping Kamakura flags.
Photo of the Day: Game Time
More spinning tops, but these ones are ready for battle. In this game, you toss your metal top down on the playing circle and try to knock your opponents top off. It's kind of like sumo for tops. While I've had some success spinning the big koma from Monday's post, proper spinning has eluded me … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Game Time
Photo of the Day: Find the Kite
Can you see it? The kites were having a field day swooping down on unsuspecting visitors and stealing their lunches at the festival last Sunday. One snatched a kebab from someone sitting behind us, but couldn't hold on while zooming sharply up to avoid collision. The kebab slammed into Kaede's back, causing much surprise. We … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Find the Kite
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