The floats used for the Japanese festivals are often surprisingly complex structures. The two-story floats used for the parade at the Uchiwa Matsuri in Kumagaya, Saitama, are built with a stage (hayashidai) at the first floor, for the group of taiko drummers who are playing for the entire duration of the parade.

Floats Parade at Uchiwa Matsuri, Kumagaya, Saitama

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