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2011/07/17

Kaminokawa Town Summer Festival


We, as Utsunomiyans, used to go to the local summer festival called "Tenno sai (天王祭)". But this year, Ms. T. was encouraged to carry mikoshi at the Summer festival in Kaminokawa town (上三川町) by her friend, Sayaka SATO. Her family owns a fancy construction company (佐藤材木店) there.

We went there, had the same outfit as you can see in this photo and had a good time.

We really appreciate Ms. and Mr. Sato's hospitality!!!

16 comments:

  1. I've never been to a festival like this. I hope to someday.

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  2. Where's Ms T in the photo? ^^

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  3. Jon, let us know when exactly you're going to be here in August! :-)

    Lina, Ms T is busy preparing proof that she carried mikoshi. Give me a couple of hours.

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  4. Wow, they seem to be having lots of fun!!

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  5. @Anna,
    Yup, yup. Saw the proof over at Tochigi Daily Photo. Very fetching! :)

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  6. His smiling face is superb. Everybody is enjoying the festival. Yoshi, this merry festive spree is contagious!! これぞ日本の夏ですね!

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  7. you used again your skills and determination to shot very interesting images
    thank you very much, Yoshi
    hope you are well
    please have a great week

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  8. hah, they're having loads of fun! I love the expression on his face. this is a great capture Yoshi. the fun is contagious.

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  9. Festival is always so fun, and it seems like you have it here too. Great images :)

    Greetings, Anne :)

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  10. Incredible perspective for this shot. What a festival this appears to be!

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  11. What a fun picture. The Kaminokawans sure know how to have a great time.

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  12. It looks like a lively event. I wonder if it is difficult to balance on top those boards.

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  13. Wonderful image of a very festive setting. Your point of view, color and capture of the atmosphere is simply energizing.

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  14. Since festival is the one which celebrates our tradition, it's no wonder our genes get stimulated to the festive spree. The photography tactics you invented last time seem to be working well. Superb photo, Yoshi-san!

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  15. Fascinating Pictures.
    It has been delightful
    to visit your gallery.
    Good Creations

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  16. Really exciting looking festifal. Quite different than the example here in Finland. The foto is amazing.
    I found your blog and have been very interesting to look at it.
    Greetings from Finland, orvokki

    Hope you'll visit in my blog:
    http://villitaskeleet.blogspot.com/
    http://orvokki4.blogspot.com/

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