 Last additions - Gyoda 行田市 |
Futagoyama TumulusMay 06, 2005
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Maruhaka-yama TumulusCherry trees are at the top.May 06, 2005
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Maruhaka-yama Tumulus signMay 06, 2005
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Kawarazuka TumulusMay 06, 2005
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Shogun-yama TumulusMay 06, 2005
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Maruhaka-yama TumulusThis is Japan's largest round tumulus (also used during the Fire Festival).May 06, 2005
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Inariyama TumulusMay 06, 2005
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Park mapThe park has numerous tumuli as well as an archeological museum.May 06, 2005
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Inariyama TumulusPeople are allowed to climb up the tumulus.May 06, 2005
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Stage ceremonyThe torch bearers gathered in front of the stage where there were speeches and cheers.May 06, 2005
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Torch bearers from the tumulusMay 06, 2005
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FireworksThe festival ended at 7:30 pm.May 06, 2005
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Torch lightingThe prince and princess light the torch that will ignite the hut.May 06, 2005
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ClimaxMay 06, 2005
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Male princeMay 06, 2005
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Female princess reigning over the Sakitama Fire Festival in Gyoda, SaitamaShe's 15 years old.May 06, 2005
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Parade aroundThe torch bearers parade around the entire perimeter before they gather around the hut.May 06, 2005
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Marvelous spectacleMay 06, 2005
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Torch bearers enterMay 06, 2005
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TumulusCherry trees are at the top.May 06, 2005
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Festival participantsThey are dressed in the costume of the ancient Kofun (Tumuli) Period of Japan. They will be carrying torches from the nearby tumuli.May 06, 2005
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EntertainmentAn outdoor stage provides a variety of entertainment during the day.May 06, 2005
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Shinto ceremonyAt around 6:30 pm, the festival climax starts.May 06, 2005
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Festival siteIt is a circular site with people sitting along the perimeter.May 06, 2005
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OfferingsMay 06, 2005
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Festival's focal pointThis grass hut is at the center of the festival site which is within the Sakitama Tumuli Park. It will be burned later in the evening for the festival's climax.May 06, 2005
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SpectatorsThese people are sitting in the best area to view the festival.May 06, 2005
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