It is said that the Hinamatsuri began about 1,000 years ago among the aristocrats of that time during the Heian period. At that time, on the day of the snake at the beginning of March, the "Kamimi no Setsuku" is held to pray for a disease-free life, and on this day, an onmyoji fortune teller They called and prayed, and they put simple dolls made of paper and plants with alcohol and offerings and threw them into rivers and the sea on their behalf. At that time, the dolls were called "Hiina", and it is believed that this "Kamimi no Setsuku" and "Hiina Play" came together to form the Hinamatsuri as it is today. In this way, I would like to decorate the peach festival that has been handed down for a long time with the children and pass on to future generations a meaningful event that wishes for the healthy growth of children.

The title is Shrine Worship! The location is Igusa Hachimangu Shrine.

The shrine and its nearby area at China town, Yokohama were well decorated with lights and lanterns before the Chinese new year. It looks very beautiful and charming.

Karatsu Kunchi in 2021 It was held under thorough corona measures Thanks to that, the number of corona infected people in Karatsu City after 3 weeks It was zero!

Todaiji Temple Nigatsudo Shujikai Mizutori Ten torches are lined up on the stage of February-do, burning vigorously, and the sight of sparks raining down is a masterpiece.

It's a hina festival. At the former Yoshida residence.

This photo was taken in Tachikawa Green Springs, Tokyo. It was Christmas, so I took a picture of a stuffed animal costume costume as Santa in my hand.

It is one piece at Shichi-go-san. Shooting in the studio was nerve-wracking, but shooting at Yasaka Shrine was done only with my family, so my nervousness was relieved and I had this expression.

This photo was taken at Higashiyama Hanatouro, Kyoto. This will be the last year of the Flower Lantern Roads event.

Yangguji Temple Hanachozu When I came here two years ago, there was no "Yes, Kyoto, let's go" logo on the ladle, but in the past few years, it has become a hot topic on SNS and has changed. As usual, hydrangeas were laid out, and many tourists came. I shot simply with telephoto, compression effect, and no unnecessary objects.

Famous Dragon Dance during Chinese New Year Festival at Yokohama's famous China Town. The dragon dance is very cute, funny and interesting. It was a vibrant and colorful festival.

This is a photo of when I went to visit Meiji Jingu for the first time on New Year's Day.

I moved ✨ to Wakayama City Porto was held in Europe #FeStALuCe I did it so beautifully ✨! I ✨ want to go there again

I came to see the Hina Festival dolls at the Ono Private Kokokan, and quite a few of them were grandly lined up on the Hina altar and were in front of the entrance, which was a masterpiece.

Vibrant and colorful attire, graceful performers ,jolly faces .... Every good things were present during the 38th Samba festival of Asakusa.

Although the samba dance is from Brazil but I saw it 1st time in Tokyo at Asakusa area. It was from 38th Asakusa Samba carnival in 2019. I was really very excited and happy to see it. Unfortunately from 2020 because of corona the event is not happening but I wish this 2022 I could see it again.

This is a shrine visit at Ebisu Shrine in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. We wish for the healthy growth of the baby and visit him around one month old. Even after that, there are many people who visit milestones in their lives, such as Shichi-go-san and adults. Visiting the temple is the first of them, the first appearance to God. It's kind of reassuring to think that there is a god watching over you.

Heian Jingu Shrine Yormoude The asymmetrical lights were illuminated, and the color changed as time went by, which was beautiful. This is because by intentionally making the photo asymmetrically illuminated, it is a beautiful photo regardless of whether you look at it on the left or right.

Festival held in Nagasaki City from October 7 to 9 [Nagasaki Kunchi] It is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. The float in the photo is [Kokkodesho] It is a popular votive dance among Nagasaki kunchi. The rough skill of throwing a float high into the sky and grabbing it with the thrown arm outstretched, masculinity, and bravery of shouting There is no doubt that it will be full of charm that will hook the viewer. I think that other votive dances are also unique and very enjoyable festival events. There are many stalls, and there is no doubt that both children and adults can enjoy a fun time! !! I wanted to capture the power and dynamism of the moment when I threw it high into the sky, so I shot with the shutter speed down. I think I was able to capture the movement of the hand and the expression of the bearer well in my own way.

On the occasion of Chinese new year the Yokohama China town was well decorated during pre corona situation in 2019. It was my first chance to enjoy Chinese new year in China Town. It was really a great fun. Wish after corona it will be back in full form.

Shooting locationTakeda City My family ate Ehomaki at a house in the countryside on Setsubun Day. Wishing for the happiness of each and every family, the Ehomaki I ate was very delicious.

This photo was taken on Setsubun Day, February 3rd. On this day, my family went to the house in the countryside where my great-grandmother used to live! Currently, the house in the countryside is being renovated, and I mamemaki bean throwing it so that good luck will come to the new house. By the way, the tools that the demon has used to be used by my great-grandmother in the field work.

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Newlyweds at the son-in-law ink festival at Matsunoyama Onsen, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture After the son-in-law is thrown, a tower called the Sai no kami Sai no kami is burned the so-called sagicho, a kind of tondo-yaki, and the remaining ink is applied to each other's faces while saying "congratulations" to praying for a disease-free life.

"Ose Festival and Uchiura Fishing Port Festival" held on April 4 every year The Ose Festival is an annual festival of Ose Shrine that gathers the faith of the fishermen of Suruga Bay. It is also called the "strange festival of Heaven" because a dancing boat with young people dressed in long sleeves and whitewashed faces leaves the port to worship at Ose Shrine, and young people dressed as women dance lively to the tune of "Chancharaokashi".

"Ose Festival and Uchiura Fishing Port Festival" held on April 4 every year The Ose Festival is an annual festival of Ose Shrine that gathers the faith of the fishermen of Suruga Bay. It is also called the "strange festival of Heaven" because a dancing boat with young people dressed in long sleeves and whitewashed faces leaves the port to worship at Ose Shrine, and young people dressed as women dance lively to the tune of "Chancharaokashi".

Chichibu Shrine's "Oni Yarai" It is the "Setsubun Tsukina Festival" held at Chichibu Shrine on February 3 every year. A lot of demons appear, and "demon yarai" and "bean sprinkling" are performed by old men and women. When the old man and woman sow the beans while saying, "The demon is outside~", the demon retreats.

A strange festival held in the early morning of winter at Kawarayu Onsen in Naganohara Town, Gunma Prefecture "Yukake Festival" One day, about 400 years after Minamoto Yoritomo discovered the hot spring, the hot spring suddenly disappeared. The villagers were exhausted, but when one of them smelled the hot springs, he smelled boiled chicken eggs. So we sacrificed the chicken and prayed, and the hot water came out again, so we all decided to celebrate. At first, we were happy to say, "Hot water, hot water," but then we all started pouring hot water on each other by saying, "It's a celebration, it's a celebration." I'm pouring hot water on a red and white kusudama with live chickens!