Emperor Jimmu

Tue, November 30, 2010, by
The Edo-style floats used at Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri in Saitama are two-storied, each featuring a spectacular life-sized statue, representing important personalities from Japan's history.
The statue from this photo represents Emperor Jimmu, the first emperor of Japan, a direct descendant of the Shinto goddess Amaterasu. The bird on top of the Emperor's bow is Yatagarasu, the magical raven sent by Amaterasu to guide the Emperor.

Emperor Jimmu Float, Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri, Saitama
EXIF info:

Nikon D300
Lens: VR 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 122mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/2500s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200


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