 Most viewed - Sakitama Fire Festival さきたま火祭り |
Female princess reigning over the Sakitama Fire Festival in Gyoda, Saitama707 viewsShe's 15 years old.
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Marvelous spectacle285 views
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Stage ceremony255 viewsThe torch bearers gathered in front of the stage where there were speeches and cheers.
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Festival's focal point157 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 tumulus145 views
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Torch bearers enter143 views
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Festival participants138 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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Fireworks137 viewsThe festival ended at 7:30 pm.
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Tumulus130 viewsCherry trees are at the top.
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Offerings129 views
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Festival site128 viewsIt is a circular site with people sitting along the perimeter.
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Parade around128 viewsThe torch bearers parade around the entire perimeter before they gather around the hut.
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Shinto ceremony127 viewsAt around 6:30 pm, the festival climax starts.
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Climax123 views
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Spectators122 viewsThese people are sitting in the best area to view the festival.
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Torch lighting122 viewsThe prince and princess light the torch that will ignite the hut.
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Entertainment119 viewsAn outdoor stage provides a variety of entertainment during the day.
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Male prince119 views
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