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Festivals

“Kyoto Tayū dochu”. Procession of tayū and kamuro through the “flower town” (hanamichi), Kyoto, c. 1920.
“We are proud to be the Best of the Best”, Kawase Zen Shouten “O-bon” paper lantern advertising postcard, Tokyo, c. 1925.
“Kanto Festival at Akita City”, c. 1960.
Tanabata Matsuri (Star Festival), c. 1940.
Gion Matsuri (Gion Festival), Kyoto, c. 1930.
Jidai Matsuri, Kyoto, 1914.
Festival at Asakusa Park, c. 1910.
Dezome-shiki (“First event”), New Year’s Day, c. 1910 & 1960.
Sumida River Fireworks, c. 1930-40
Mikoshi (Portable Shrine), c. 1950.
Yushima Tenjin Shrine, c. 1910.
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