 Most viewed - Moriyama 守山市 |
First man lights the giant torches. This was around 7:45 pm.62 views
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Sake poured high for the mayor of Moriyama, one of the dignitaries watching the festival.62 views
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Ozu Wakamiya Jinja Shrine torii. 小津若宮神社62 views
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They all performed again at Ozu Shrine.61 views
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This is an Intangible Folk Culture Property.61 views
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Despite their advanced age, these men were still quite lively.61 views
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Side view of torches.60 views
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At Ozu Shrine, everyone went to worship upon arrival.60 views
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Flute players60 views
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Taiko drum troupe60 views
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Naginata bearers leave.60 views
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The procession was quite long, when the children were joined by their parents.60 views
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Bus in Moriyama59 views
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Some middle-aged (or older) men carry the mikoshi.59 views
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A short break at the Ozu Shrine torii.59 views
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The mikoshi leaves the area amid a spectator-lined road.59 views
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Straw-covered torches.58 views
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The torches burnt out within a few minutes.58 views
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Mikoshi being blessed.58 views
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They noisily carried the mikoshi around the neighborhood.58 views
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Everyone else leave Ozu Shrine.57 views
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Plaza in front of Moriyama Station, west side.56 views
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Gate to Sagawa Art Museum. Admission 1000 yen for adults. Operated by the Sagawa Kyubin door-to-door courier company. 25-min. bus ride from JR Moriyama Station. MAP56 views
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Crossing the Biwako Ohashi Bridge by bus which shuttles between Moriyama Station and Katata Station on the other side of the lake in Otsu. There's a sidewalk for pedestrians and bicycles. MAP54 views
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After arriving at Ozu Wakamiya Shrine a few kilometers away, they rested until 3 pm when they started up again. The mikoshi were first carried around the shrine grounds.54 views
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Sagawa Art Museum has twin buildings housing works by painter Hirayama Ikuo, sculpture by Sato Churyo, and tea bowls by potter Raku Kichizaemon. 54 views
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Moriyama City Hall50 views
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Moriyama City Hall48 views
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San San Moriyama43 views
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