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2018 Japan 8 Ceremonial Takayama

Exploration of Takayama, mountain city with rich tradition of festivals and floats.
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  • Graceful boughs

    Graceful boughs

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Venerated shrine

    Venerated shrine

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Lamp and friends

    Lamp and friends

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Elaborate drum float (matsuri)

    Elaborate drum float (matsuri)

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Painted fabric banner on float

    Painted fabric banner on float

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Detailed wood relief carving

    Detailed wood relief carving

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Just budding

    Just budding

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Traditional parade participants wait

    Traditional parade participants wait

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Getting ready

    Getting ready

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Hand-carved detail

    Hand-carved detail

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Taxi-Rickshaw stand

    Taxi-Rickshaw stand

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Old Friends share Old Stories

    Old Friends share Old Stories

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Shaded waterway

    Shaded waterway

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Square with marionette floats

    Square with marionette floats

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Sidestreet bridge

    Sidestreet bridge

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Traditional garb

    Traditional garb

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Pride of the neighborhood

    Pride of the neighborhood

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • On display

    On display

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Float Adorned with tapestries

    Float Adorned with tapestries

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Attendants at the ready

    Attendants at the ready

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Marionette up top

    Marionette up top

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • 2018 Ceremonial Takayama

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Marionette on beam

    Marionette on beam

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Marionette dons mask

    Marionette dons mask

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Neighborhood float

    Neighborhood float

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Pampered pooch

    Pampered pooch

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Marionette advances out beam

    Marionette advances out beam

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Dog with a cat cap

    Dog with a cat cap

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Side view

    Side view

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Fine carpentry and carving

    Fine carpentry and carving

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Kimono'd dogs (shiba inu breed)

    Kimono'd dogs (shiba inu breed)

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Bright tapestries

    Bright tapestries

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • The Eyes have It

    The Eyes have It

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Large marionette

    Large marionette

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Petal showers

    Petal showers

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • 3-D tapestries and carving

    3-D tapestries and carving

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Happy to play the part

    Happy to play the part

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Embroidery and applique

    Embroidery and applique

  • Sharing tradition

    Sharing tradition

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Centers of attention

    Centers of attention

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Float Minder

    Float Minder

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Festival Veteran

    Festival Veteran

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Puppeteers prepare

    Puppeteers prepare

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Sharing knowledge

    Sharing knowledge

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • All Lacquered Up

    All Lacquered Up

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Black and Gold Beauty

    Black and Gold Beauty

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Masked performance

    Masked performance

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

  • Making repairs

    Making repairs

    2018 Ceremonial Takayama

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