Looking at the odd one(s) out at a traditional Japanese wedding?
The odd one out at a traditional Japanese wedding?
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A Setsubun lantern procession in Asakusa
The traditional Setsubun ceremony is performed at countless temples across Japan on February 3rd — an event that involves throwing beans to dispel devils and bring good fortune. At Asakusa’s famous Sensoji Temple, however, the main event is also preceded by a lantern-bearing procession. A custom that may not bring luck or banish evil, but it does make for quite a spectacle.
Japanese Coming of Age Day 2014
New start. Big hopes. Great look.
New Year prayers and comical stares
New Year’s Day shrine visits see prayers made and futures predicted, but most of all the focus is very much on fun. Something that all being well 2014 will be full of.
Happy New Year!
Japanese wedding colours and cars
Traditional Japanese weddings are often colourful affairs. They are generally on the elaborate side too. As, at least in regards the latter, are the taxis designed to whisk away the newlyweds.
