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Waka-Matsuri

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May 18th 2008
An amazing day of culture and tradition in beautiful Japan. This festival is one of the most popular in the area. A parade type of event, where each 'team' is different. Today, there was sumo, samuri, geishas and dancing. Our team was dressed as scary demons. Our job was to scare the children, give them candy to win their hearts back, and in the long run they become stronger. Woah, huh! Highlights ... read more

Asia » Japan » Wakayama

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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