I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

I usually visit my hometown for the first time, but when I went to the Himeji Manto Festival, an event that has been going on since 1978, I was surprised by the number of lanterns. Since tripods are prohibited, I took a hand-held photo so as not to disturb the worshippers.

Lion dance Tenjin festival held on Iejima Local children perform a lion dance on a gorgeous boat, but this is also not possible to see due to Corona. Up Allowed

Lion dance Tenjin festival held on Iejima Local children perform a lion dance on a gorgeous boat, but this is also not possible to see due to Corona. Up Allowed

The Oshataka Festival, which has been held in Akashi City for a long time, is a traditional event to pray for maritime safety and good fishing, but I couldn't see it for two years in a row due to Corona, but last year I was contacted by the person concerned that it was only a prayer and not as a festival only for my relatives, and Kobe Shimbun and I took a picture. Up permission etc.

The first of the Japan events was the first visit. In recent years, I think there are many people who could not go due to various reasons but were able to participate this year. I used a film camera to capture the moment I stood in line and waited for now. One piece at Kawasaki Daishi.

We celebrated the local tradition of seven herbs. Seven-year-old children wished for a disease-free life, so we visited seven houses to eat seven grasses. I was nervous after dressing, but everyone said that I didn't want to take it off at the end, even though they said it was cute and cute. My relatives were also very happy.

A demon mask made of origami with her kindergartener sister. Demons are scary, but I tried my best to make cute demons so that they wouldn't attack me. I used the leftover origami to make many other things, such as yakko-san and bags.

Speaking of autumn events in Japan, autumn foliage hunting! I was healed by the sight of a couple taking a walk together under the bright red autumn leaves!

Tonight is Purple Snow Commercial complex in Fukuoka City Canal City's lights and fountain illuminations On this day, add color to the production with a faint snow decoration I accompany it.

"New Year's Day to God" First visit to Kasuga Shrine

"The End of the Flame Dance" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

"Fire and smoke scorched the demon" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

"The Great Fan of the Smoker" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

"One Heart" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

"Go to Taiko Bridge" Demon of Dazaifu Tenmangu One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

"The Beginning of the Flame Dance" Onisube One of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It is said that it was started in the 2nd year of Kanwa 986 by Sugawara no Michishinko's great-grandson Sugawara no Michishinko. It is a sacred ritual of extinguishing calamity and fire to exterminate demons, which is a symbol of calamity, It is a festival where many worshippers pray for happiness for the whole year to the huge flame that burns every year.

At the end of the year, the clan gathers and rolls the hot mochi that is the job of the women and children Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture.

Giant boots appear in the place where sweets were put in boots at Christmas Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture

In the countryside, there are still visits for young children Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture

In the countryside, young people still throw naginatas and dedicate a dance to receive them Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture

This year, I visited Jindaiji Temple in Chofu City, Tokyo for the first time. I asked God for the health of my loved ones this year. Let's take a lot of photos this year. In search of moments when the heart moves.

Happy Balloon Christmas EventBalloon in Kasai City, where I visited with my daughter and dog for the first time in the balloon boarding experience The view from the sky was great.

Demon chase ceremony event in Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture Spark soot covers your head and sometimes burns and the camera is covered in soot. I released the shutter at the right time with the settings that matched the strobe of the surrounding side.

Demon chase ceremony event in Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture It is a small local festival held on February 9th and 10th every year, but everyone is desperate to catch the sparks thrown by the mochi and demons. And my daughter cried when she saw this demon.

Demon chase ceremony event in Inami Town, Hyogo Prefecture It's a small local festival, but everyone is desperate to catch the sparks thrown by the rice cakes and demons.

Kinosaki lantern flowing event scaled back by Corona It was not as lively as before, but I felt that it should continue forever without becoming obsolete.