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Procession 11: Costumes

Procession 11: Costumes

Showing the people wearing their traditionl (I assume) Japanese costumes, and carrying the mikoshi.

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Procession 12: turned

Procession 12: turned

The procession carrying the mikoshi has turned and is marching down the street.

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Odori Tabi Socks 1

Odori Tabi Socks 1

White socks.

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Odori Tabi Socks 2

Odori Tabi Socks 2

White socks.

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Mikoshi Procession

Mikoshi Procession

Showing the backs of the mens’ shirts.

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Procession leaving

Procession leaving

Now they are almost gone.

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East Gate

East Gate

Another shot of the East Gate.

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Shrine entrance

Shrine entrance

This is where the procession was going. I cannot say for sure whether it is a shrine or temple.

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Lanterns and Mikoshi 1

Lanterns and Mikoshi 1

Pink lanterns across the street by this shrine.

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Lanterns and Mikoshi 2

Lanterns and Mikoshi 2

Pink lanterns across the street by this shrine.

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Lanterns and Mikoshi 3

Lanterns and Mikoshi 3

A man in a wheelchair is helped across the street; the mikoshi rests on a stand ready for the procession for this shrine. [more...]

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Narrow street with male building

Narrow street with male building

The ceremony is happening in a narrow street; behind it is a giant phallic tower block.

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