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Bon-Odori stage night illumination

Thu, June 18, 2015, by Muza-chan
One of the most beautiful Japanese Buddhist traditions is the Bon Festival (Obon in Japanese), a 500-year-old celebration honoring the spirits of ancestors. And the best part about Obon is the dance, Bon-Odori (odori means "dance").

Bon-Odori varies from region to region, but in most cases the dance is performed around a central wooden stage called yagura (tower), where the singers and the taiko drummers are performing. By night, the stage is lit with multi colored paper lanterns, and the atmosphere becomes enchanting...

Bon-Odori, Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Tsukiji, Tokyo
EXIF info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 55mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/80s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400


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