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Aug 27 2014 6 Comments

Tokyo summer festival soaking

People pouring buckets of ice water over themselves for charity may well be a thing at the moment, but at the Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri in Tokyo, they have been doing something very similar for much, much longer. A simple bit of festival fun that many look forward to. Even getting all dressed up just to get a good soaking.

Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri Tokyo water festival

And as such, it’s enjoyed by people of all ages, although sulking little lads are sometimes an exception.

Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri Tokyo water festival

Categorized: Culture, Photography

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  1. Martin says

    8/27/2014 at 8:57 am

    Now that looks like fun. The ice bucket thing is just stupid.

    Reply
    • Lee says

      8/27/2014 at 11:13 am

      Yes, those involved were having a blast. On a hot and humid day, a drenching must have felt lovely. Needless to say I was envious, but with camera in hand, standing where I diid was as near as I dared get.

      Reply
  2. Guillermo says

    8/27/2014 at 6:32 pm

    I was there in ’08 and had a great time.
    Also, I think we were at the same spot: http://www.desenfocado.com/2008/11/01/diversin-acutica/

    🙂

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    • Lee says

      8/27/2014 at 7:27 pm

      Certainly looks like it! The festival has a lovely atmosphere, doesn’t it?

      I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was a bit alarmed when I saw loads of people with their cameras covered in plastic for protection. A wise move!

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      • Guillermo says

        8/28/2014 at 1:35 am

        Lovely, indedd, but dangerous for the camera if you go unprepared -which was also my case 😉
        Anyway, it’s brought me back good memories of those holidays in Japan.

        I’m a fan of your pics. Keep on with the good job 😉

        Reply
        • Lee says

          8/28/2014 at 11:46 am

          Glad to hear it.

          And thank you very much!

          Reply

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