Photographed 10/14/24. It is the Annual Grand Festival of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. It is held as the Minamoto of the Kawagoe Festival.

It is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float of the Senba Jiro Yasu family in Senba Towns. At the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine, I had an exorcism.

Photographed 10/19/24. It is the Shinko Festival.

Photographed 10/19/24. It is a festival float of Suzume in Ote Towns.

Today and tomorrow is the Kawagoe Festival. Prayer at Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine, I heard a congratulatory song. It was a place where the people of Nantong Towns were being exorcised.

The Way of the Brush For those of us living in today's busy world, learning about the samurai spirit can give us insight into our attitude, attention, and focus, and foster the determination needed to achieve our goals to the fullest.

Photographed on 10/5/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed on 10/5/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

The red spider lililies blooming on the side of the stairs are wonderful. It blooms later every year, doesn't it? Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture "Meiseirinji Temple"

Photographed 10/7/24. They are Kawagoe Hachimangu's Hanachozu, Yo-Yo Omikuji, and Rice Isehikari. 🌾

[Gion Shrine Autumn Festival "Okunchi"] Today, October 9 (Wednesday), the autumn festival "Okunchi" was held in 🤗 at Gion Shrine in the Kuraoka area As if yesterday's rain was a lie, the power of a pleasant autumn sunny ☀️ day is still amazing 👏✨ Held in on a weekday this year, the ceremony also attracted people from outside the prefecture and local children 😊 I was allowed to enter the Main Shrine and was able to see the "Urayasu Dance", which is 🥹 a beautiful dance that feels traditional ✨ I was able 🤩 to enjoy Gion Kagura more with careful explanations such as the differences from other Kagura The Usu Drum Dance was also fun with the participation of everyone including the general public, and the exchange of questions and answers between the Yamahoshi was comical and soothing 🤣 When it comes to traditional events, it There are have a somewhat rigid image, but that's not the case at all ... It was 💫 an interesting festival Restrooms available after the Usu Drum dance, and it was a lively kunchi from start to finish, with 🤗🎉 the Dedication of Gion Kagura

Torch Festival The "Torch Festival" is Dedication to Misya Shrine, the guardian shrine of Asama Hot Spring. Misya Shrine has two shrines, Okumiya (Autumn Shrine) and Asama Shrine (Spring Shrine) in Asama Hot Spring, a few kilometers away in the mountains of Mt. Sansai, and has been revered as the god of hunting and agriculture as the Shintai Shrine, with the same three gods as Suwa Grand Shrine: Takeminakata Mikoto, Yasaka Sword Selling Life, and Kotoshironushi no Mikoto. In order to protect the safety of the lives of the inhabitants and the bountiful harvest of the five grains, the god descends from Okunomiya to Asama Shrine at the end of every year Village and at the end of the autumn harvest, he is placed by the flame of torches Dedication by people, and returns to the Okusha Shrine in the mountains with smoke wafting all over the sky. About 50 torches are dedication. Restrooms available are bundles of "mugiwara", some of which are more than three Meters long and more than two Meters in diameter. In the Hot spring resort that line the eaves, several young people Parade shout with blazing torches, and when the majestic flame Drum rings out in flames and smoke, the excitement Gari of the hot spring town of Asama Hot Spring reaches its climax. At the end, the celebration of the Festival is a heroic one worthy of the name of Fire Festival. Guests staying at the inn can also participate in the walk-in, so please feel free to contact us. (Asama Hot Spring Tourist Association: 0263-46-1800) Annual Grand Festival Misya Shrine Spring Shrine 2024 (Asama Hot Spring Torch Festival) Held in : Saturday, October 12, 2024 Festival Torch Festival Sunday, October 13, 2024 Festival * Torch Festival departs at 7 p.m. on the 12th The torches start in front of the Minato no Yuzen and slowly parade through the Hot spring resort of Asama. At the end, a lit torch is thrown at the Misya Shrine and Dedication is made.

Honoring the Samurai girl The more onago is bullshit, the more the world will be bullshit. The stronger you are, the calmer you will be.  The more you can hang your head and bow low, the more genuine nobility and strength you will acquire.

Photographed 9/28/24. This is Hanatetsu's Hanachozu.

A long time ago at a news station The Chicken Foot Temple was televised. . Neither after nor before "One Night Only" Light up of Chicken Foot Temple It was a very nice and fantastic space. . It was about 5 o'clock when I went. The person who is being photographed There was no one there. News Station's I got the OK from the photographer I took a picture. . It was really beautiful. It's a good idea ☺️

Night Drum (Niihama Drum Festival) It is a type of festival float that is offered to the portable shrine at the time of the festival portable shrine and at the time of the passing, it participates in the procession and solemnly offers, and is Dedication to the Ujigami（clan deity） in gratitude for the autumn of the Harvest Festival. It is often found in shipping hubs along the coast of the Seto Inland Sea. Among the Drum Stands, they are said to be nearly 3 tons in size, and the appearance of the Niihama Drum Stand, which is presented by more than 150 men and dances in the clear autumn sky, is nicknamed the "Oto's Festival" because of its gorgeousness and grandeur. The photo is not of a blue sky, but of a drum stand illuminated by lights in the pitch black darkness. The gold and silver threads shine and the tassels sway violently, which is truly gorgeous and magnificent.

Doudan Azalea of Ankokuji. It is a memorable place that I visited before I got married.

Reflection using a marble table Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture "Meiseirinji Temple" 2024/9/29

Photographed 10/1/24. It is a wind chime of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Naokaiden. This is also a good idea.

[9/29 (Sun) UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage "Araodori"] 9/29 (Sun) Araodori was held in 🐵💫 It was a hot sunny day, and it was photogenic, but I think 💦 👏 it was really hard for everyone who wore costumes and danced all day long I thought 😳✨ it was really amazing that so many many people were doing one dance, remembering their roles, dances, and songs Elementary school students also danced together on the way, and I was impression 🥹 that the tradition has been passed down to men and women of all ages I heard that Araodori used to be forbidden to women, but I felt 💪✨ the spirit of the entire community to protect the tradition while changing the form according to the times And today, in fact, I want to let more people know about the charm and traditions of Gokase Town and make Gokase Town a lively Town! A student from Gokase junior high school who had this in mind took video pictures 📸💡 of the Scene of the ara dance all day long I think I will be able to open to the public that videos in the near future, so please Fun 🤗💕

Obihiro Shrine's portable shrine return festival. A portable shrine that toured the city for two days I came back to the shrine.

Obihiro Shrine's Autumn Annual Grand Festival (September 24 and 25) Scene before the departure of the portable shrine It will tour the city for two days We were blessed with good weather this year as well.

Today, I attended the Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine Monthly Festival. The kazaguruma in front of the Otorii Gate gate is almost overlooked.

Photographed 9/28/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 9/28/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 9/28/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

Photographed 9/27/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu approach to the temple.

Today, after renewing my license, I took a walk in Kawagoe. This is the love water of Kawagoe Kumano Shrine. It is an autumn specification. 🍁

Photographed 9/21/24. It is Hanachozu of Kawagoe Hachimangu Shrine.

This is the Asakusa Samba Carnival held near Sensō-ji Temple, one of the famous samba carnival of Japan. It was really a beautiful experience. Very lively enjoyable performances.