Japan Adventure

We're standing under the giant stone torii gate at Tagata Shrine. It's very cloudy today, but no rain yet.


Oh the parade must be close - another photographer tells me that's a TV helicopter overhead.


It's getting more and more crowded as the front of the parade is visible. This event is always held on March 15 in Komeki Town, and today is a Monday. We're told it's MUCH more crowded when it falls on a weekend day.


A Shinto priest throws salt to sanctify the pathway, and some of these women have caught some.


A long-nosed (another phallic symbol), red-faced Tengu goblin. Read more about these mythical creatures RIGHT HERE!

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