 Most viewed - Sakitama Fire Festival さきたま火祭り |
Female princess reigning over the Sakitama Fire Festival in Gyoda, Saitama705 viewsShe's 15 years old.
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Marvelous spectacle283 views
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Stage ceremony253 viewsThe torch bearers gathered in front of the stage where there were speeches and cheers.
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Festival's focal point156 viewsThis 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.
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Torch bearers from the tumulus143 views
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Torch bearers enter141 views
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Fireworks136 viewsThe festival ended at 7:30 pm.
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Festival participants135 viewsThey are dressed in the costume of the ancient Kofun (Tumuli) Period of Japan. They will be carrying torches from the nearby tumuli.
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Tumulus129 viewsCherry trees are at the top.
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Offerings128 views
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Festival site126 viewsIt is a circular site with people sitting along the perimeter.
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Shinto ceremony126 viewsAt around 6:30 pm, the festival climax starts.
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Parade around126 viewsThe torch bearers parade around the entire perimeter before they gather around the hut.
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Climax122 views
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Spectators121 viewsThese people are sitting in the best area to view the festival.
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Torch lighting121 viewsThe prince and princess light the torch that will ignite the hut.
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Entertainment118 viewsAn outdoor stage provides a variety of entertainment during the day.
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Male prince118 views
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