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Festival in my Fair City

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November 4th 2006
Here are some photos from the Kure City Festival that happened the day after the Sake festival. Along both sides of the steep narrow road were "ya-tais" or small food booths. At some point, there was a sort of parade or reinactment of something coming down the road. I can't claim to know the background or significance, but it was certainly interesting. A sight to see! ... read more

Asia » Japan » Hiroshima

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more