March 3rd is the day of "Hina-matsuri" in Japan. Hina-matsuri (or "Girl's Day") is one of Japan's famous annual events. People who have daughters generally own a set of Hina-dolls (Ornament Dolls of a Medieval Emperor, Empress, Lords and so on), display them on a platform covered with a red carpet in a room, and have a party for their daughters on that day. The villages along the Katsuura-gawa River hold events featuring Hina-matsuri. Sakamoto is one such village where dolls are displayed outdoors (in front of houses) from February to March. I rode my motorcycle towards the small village. A rustic but beautiful scene was waiting for me there, beyond a short tunnel.
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Doll's Street in Sakamoto Village
Unique outdoor "Hina-Matsuri" event held February-March
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Kim Bergström
6 years ago
Those radishes made me smile! Love that they even think of the small details here!
Takako Sakamoto
9 years ago
Dreamy photos! I really love them Hara-san! 'Gossip Session'...haha, fun translation!
Thank you, Sakamoto-san. Why don't you visit there next Spring?
Anonymous
9 years ago
Love the dolls in the 'gossip section'
Thank you, Daniel-san. As they did not indicate Titles on the display, I did not realize actual title. But I felt 'The title must be gossip session".
Iain Stanley
9 years ago
dreamy first picture!!
Thank you, Eyestar-san. The place wass fantastic actually.
Veronika Tomanova
9 years ago
I had no idea about this festival. Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, Veronika-san. It's my pleasure.
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