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Demons on the rice paddies (Menburyu, part II)
On the day of the festival I got to the village early as always as I usually try to do. People were already arriving in full costume.
Sep 29
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Joao Maia
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Demons on the rice paddies (Menburyu, part I)
Part I: The Road to Nowhere
Sep 21
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The invasion of the Glowing Giants
Travel in Aomori prefecture in early August, and you'll encounter a Neputa festival. But on Goshogawara, these festivals are taken to a new height…
Aug 11
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The fiery burden of devotion
At Kumano Nachi Taisha devotees carry massive 50-kilogram blazing torches up and down the stone stairs leading to the shrine.
Jul 14
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O-Mikoshi, sunrise, and saltwater
Japan can be excruciatingly hot and humid during the summer.
Jun 30
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