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They also pop party poppers.100 views
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The inside of the taiko drums is covered with gold leaf for better sound.100 views
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Sumiyoshi Taisha's Hongu No. 1 shrine, a National Treasure. Osaka city. Worships Sokotsutsu no Onomikoto (底筒男命).100 views
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Sand bags protect the street corners from any collisions by the floats.99 views
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On Sat., after a lunch break, the danjiri again ran along the central streets from 1 pm to 5 pm. In front of the Kishiwada Ekimae-dori shopping arcade, they stopped and threw hand towels, etc., to the crowd.98 views
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Hundreds of people pull and run with wooden danjiri floats around the central streets. This is the entrance of Kishiwada Ekimae-dori shopping arcade in front of the train station. These photos were taken on Sept. 19-20, 2009.97 views
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Streamers from part poppers blown by the wind get caught in the power lines. The best spot to take pictures here is occupied by a police/press grandstand seen on the right with the red and white curtain. 97 views
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After coming out of the Kishiwada Ekimae-dori shopping arcade, they face Nankai Kishiwada Station's west side. The procession route is mainly on the west side (ocean side) of the train tracks.96 views
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They stop for a while, then run and turn left or right. The procession route is quite long, and you can follow it on the map they give out. Most spectators gather at several key points along the route.96 views
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There are 31 Kishiwada danjiri floats. Made of wood, they weigh about 4 tons. They consist of 300 parts, the most of any festival floats in Japan.95 views
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Look closely and you'll see numerous intricate wood carvings. Much of them are protected by a steel netting. The oldest danjiri still in use today was built in 1840.95 views
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Each danjiri has a man (sometimes two of them) dancing up and down on the roof while the danjiri moves. This is another dramatic aspect of the festival.94 views
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Riding on the danjiri float at the front are three of the danjiri group's important officers. Musicians (flute players, drummers, and bell ringers) also ride and perform on the danjiri.94 views
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Can-Can has spectator stands which charge admission, like 2,000 yen or 3,000 yen for 2 hours.94 views
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Only a small crowd of a few hundred attended.94 views
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Rear view.93 views
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It turned into this road, but not before it brushed against the roof of the building on the left. There was a big crumpling noise. You can see the dust near the roof.93 views
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Manhole in Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka.93 views
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Girls standing by to pull a danjiri float.92 views
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Wanpaku Okoku91 views
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This T-intersection in front of Nankai Kishiwada Station is one good place to watch the floats go by. However, I recommend walking along the route to see other key places, especially at intersections where they turn.91 views
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It's quite a spectacle to see all these people running while pulling a rope. Amazing that no one tripped and fell down.91 views
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Can-Can intersection. Danjiri from both the left and right will enter the road in the middle. カンカン場91 views
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Danjiri entering Ekimae-dori at Can-Can.91 views
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This float is ready for the night parade which is held from 7 pm to 10 pm.91 views
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Here are two men dancing on the danjiri roof.91 views
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Site of a sekisho gate in Yamanaka.90 views
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Some carvings depict famous battle or historical scenes.90 views
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The original danjiri floats were made in the 17th century by skilled craftsmen and carpenters in Kishiwada specializing in building shrines and temples.90 views
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Roof damaged by danjiri float. I hope the owner had danjiri damage insurance. I heard that such accidents are unusual, but it happened right in front of me. Didn't get it on video though.90 views
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On Sunday morning (Sept. 20, 2009), as I was walking toward Kishiwada Station, I saw this danjiri coming up and making a turn.90 views
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Looks like his dad is teaching him to become a roof dancer as well. Dad holds the boy at all times.90 views
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Sumiyoshi Taisha's ema prayer tablet for 2019, Year of the Boar. ¥1000 絵馬90 views
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Musicians on a danjiri float. There's a large taiko drum inside the float.89 views
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The main castle tower is surrounded by a moat which in turn is ringed by a park with cherry trees.89 views
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Going up the shrine's taikobashi arch bridge called Sorihashi (反橋).89 views
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Amusement park called Wanpaku Okoku. わんぱく王国88 views
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Here they come in front of Kishiwada Station.88 views
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Spectator stand (admission charged) at Can-Can intersection.88 views
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Inside Osaka Station.88 views
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Head-on shot of them running in front of the shopping mall.87 views
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My video of Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri Festival, around Nankai Kishiwada Station in Kishiwada, Osaka. Footage shot mainly near Kishiwada Castle.87 views
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One danjiri group wore these pointy caps. Maybe it was somebody's birthday??86 views
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I had a good viewing spot until these festival men kept standing in front of us. After passing by Kishiwada City Hall, the danjiri headed to Kishiwada Castle and then to the shrine.86 views
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Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri and Kishiwada Castle86 views
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Large carpet-like mural depicting Kishiwada Castle and danjiri float.86 views
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Then I walked to a T-intersection called Usagiya. 86 views
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Can-Can is the most popular spot to see the danjiri festival in Kishiwada. It is a T-intersection where the floats turn into the Ekimae-dori at high speed from two directions.85 views
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Can-Can from another angle. This goes on until 5 pm on Sat.85 views
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Inside the shopping arcade, another danjiri is being mounted with paper lanterns.85 views
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From 7 pm, they start parading the danjiri floats festooned with lit paper lanterns. This is the entrance to the shopping arcade in front of Kishiwada Station.85 views
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We were blessed with a sunny day, and castles and festival floats always look best with a blue sky.85 views
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Inside Grand Front Osaka, this coffee shop from Hawaii (serving Kona coffee) with a long line of people waiting to get in. We couldn't wait and reluctantly went to Starbucks instead.85 views
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Manhole in Sakai, Osaka.85 views
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From 5 pm to 7 pm, there is a break during which the danjiri floats mount paper lanterns for the night parade.84 views
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Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri lanterns in front of Kishiwada Station.84 views
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The roof was significantly damaged, and they just brushed aside the broken roof tiles.84 views
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Kishiwada Castle remained open during the festival.84 views
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A shrine priest blesses the danjiri float.84 views
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I noticed that the shopping mall had a roof and parking structure where we could see the danjiri passing by below.84 views
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Stairs down from the station.83 views
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It must take a lot of skill and practice to balance yourself on a moving danjiri and dance on a sloping roof.83 views
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Men behind the danjiri pull shorter ropes attached to a steering pole. They steer the float by pulling the ropes when necessary. 83 views
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Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri and Kishiwada Castle83 views
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They are waiting their turn to reach the shrine.83 views
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Near Kishiwada Castle is the Danjiri Festival Museum. Very impressive museum dedicated to this famous festival.83 views
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In the early afternoon on Sun., I decided to also see the Haruki Danjiri Matsuri near Nankai Haruki Station a short train ride away. This is near Haruki Station.83 views
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Hawaii basketball players practicing.83 views
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The pedestrian bridge above the train tracks gives a bird's-eye view of all or most of the tracks. I could never figure out Osaka Station until now.83 views
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This is a statue of Yamato Takeru (日本武尊) at Otori Taisha. He went around Japan and defeated his enemies until he finally met his demise on Mt. Ibuki in Shiga Prefecture where sought to kill an evil god. 83 viewsThis god disguised himself as a white boar (another version says it was a serpent) who sprayed a poisonous mist that sickened Yamato Takeru.
He eventually died and when his body was cremated and buried in Kameyama in Mie Prefecture, his spirit rose from the ashes as a great white bird. This bird landed in a few places before finally landing here in Sakai, Osaka, where this Otori Shrine was built. "Otori" means "Big Bird" (not like Sesame Street, but more like a great swan or firebird).
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One float released balloons.82 views
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This is another part of the parade route. They are approaching an intersection called Can-Can-ba. 82 views
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There is a road around Kishiwada Castle, but most of it is closed to pedestrians. The police will tell you how to get to the castle if you want to go inside.82 views
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They are waiting their turn to reach the shrine.82 views
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The new station buildings also have pleasant rooftop parks with a view.82 views
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People going to Hongu No. 1 shrine (left). In the distance is the back of Hongu No. 2 shrine.82 views
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Danjiri at Can-Can.81 views
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Paper lanterns to be mounted on a danjiri float.81 views
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Danjiri float being blessed in front of Kishiki Shrine, near Kishiwada Castle. 岸城神社81 views
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Bird's eye view of danjiri festival in Haruki. The shopping mall parking structure turned out to be a good place to shoot.81 views
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There are great spots to just sit or meet up with a friend. 81 views
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The Grand Front Osaka complex next to Osaka Station opened in April 2013.81 views
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My video of Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri Festival shot in the Haruki area near Haruki Station on Sept. 20, 2009 in Kishiwada, Osaka.81 views
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It looks very crowded at Sumiyoshi Taisha, but it progressed quickly. Kept on walking most of the time.81 views
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Passengers on the Hanwa Line between Osaka and Wakayama will get a real visual treat when the cherries are in bloom.80 views
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A float stands by to enter Can-Can intersection.80 views
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Unlike the daytime parade, at night they pull the danjiri slowly. No running. Slow enough for little children to pull the float's ropes. 80 views
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Kishiwada Castle and danjiri float.80 views
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From Kishiwada Castle's lookout deck, you can see danjiri floats lining up all around to reach Kishiki Shrine. 80 views
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Inside the museum are life-size models of danjiri roofs on which you can dance on.80 views
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The danjiri floats turned here in front of Haruki Station. I heard that they were more radical in Haruki, but that wasn't the case.80 views
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I then went to a more remote intersection here, called Takamatsu. 80 views
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Haruki Danjiri Matsuri in front of the shopping mall.80 views
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Rooftop garden for rent.80 views
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Yamanaka-dani poster79 views
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The paper lanterns are lit with small electric lightbulbs powered by many car batteries. The batteries are put on the floats. They don't use power generators.79 views
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On Sun. morning, the the danjiri parade is called "Miya-iri" which means that they are going to the shrine to be blessed. This is in front of Kishiwada City Hall on a slope called Konakara-zaka (こなから坂).79 views
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Kishiwada Castle and danjiri float pullers79 views
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I walked back toward town and saw Yaei Shrine. This is the shrine where the Haruki danjiri floats are blessed during the Miya-iri held on Sun. morning. 弥栄神社79 views
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Mounting paper lanterns on a danjiri float.78 views
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Confection in the shape of danjiri.78 views
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This float has the lanterns lit to form the kanji character for "kita" (北) in reference to the float's neighborhood (Kita-machi).78 views
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This spot in front of city hall is very popular to view the floats passing by.78 views
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So I left city hall and walked to Kishiwada Castle. It's difficult to figure out which roads to walk on. Some parts of the danjiri route are closed to pedestrians, especially where there are no sidewalks. Danjiri need a wide road.78 views
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Leaving city hall was a blessing in disguise as I was able to get great shots of the floats with Kishiwada Castle in the background.78 views
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This float had two boys on the roof.78 views
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Kishiwada Castle and danjiri float.78 views
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After Haruki Station, I walked over to this road in front of a large shopping mall. This was another good spot to see the danjiri pass by.78 views
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In Haruki, this section in front of the shopping mall was the most crowded.78 views
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The danjiri floats pass by the castle on their way to a shrine to be blessed.78 views
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Next to Otori Taisha's Haiden hall was this jumbo ema prayer tablet for the Year of the Boar 2019. A white boar steadily walking up a hill toward its goal symbolized by the rising sun.78 views
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Kishiwada Station, west side. I stopped over in Kishiwada on Sat. night so I could see the festival the next day as well.77 views
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Posters of past Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri and a large mural.77 views
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Danjiri float around Kishiwada Castle.76 views
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You may wonder if those men on the danjiri roof ever slip and fall. Well, they wear rubber-soled footwear and the roof is covered with grippy matting.75 views
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My best shot of the day. Joston Thomas.73 views
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Sorihashi Bridge (反橋) is a symbol of the shrine and one of the larger taikobashi.73 views
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Inside Kishiwada Castle tower is a modern museum.72 views
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Kishiki Shrine's priest conducts a prayer for each float.72 views
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