The mikoshi, or portable shrine, is a favourite of most Japanese festivals, but at the one in Kawagoe, the lifting of such far from light objects is instead forfeited for unfeasibly large floats; heavy and hulking monsters which, when manoeuvred around the city’s relatively narrow streets, are quite a spectacle to say the least.
Allowing the older fellas who lead them to feel understandably important,
and proud.
Although those doing the pushing and pulling all day are perhaps justified in feeling a little bit peeved.
But on the whole it’s a chance for participants of all ages to have a tremendous amount of fun in traditional togs,
as well as timidly tackling a little toddle around town.
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Love the colors. The first image is awesome. Almost doesn’t look real!!
Great post Lee! haha I love the 4th one!
great photos. I love them.
Awesome picks. It’s nice to see a culture that still takes pride in it’s traditions. Where I grew up people in traditional clothing usually got laughed at
using this in hope someone can help me.
some weeks ago i got to a photo blog with pictures of konbini food. now i cant seem to find it. it was a simple white design on the blog.
thats all i remember, hope someone can help me!
The man in the 4th one looks very intense.
Excellent photos. I love your depth of field/focus use.
The last image scares me a little.