Saturday, January 13, 2007

New Years Day













We left the house in hope to see the 'naked' men shrine ceremony in Ninohe city. It was raining on this particular night though and did not know that it was canceled. We were still able to hear the men celebrate the night from inside the little building next to the shrine. This dance type ceremony is done at this time to bring health to the new year! The men will actually wear a little diaper like thing - thank goodness!

This big rope will be tugged on and the bell will call the so-called gods.

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