The boy was looking at the stage as if he were devouring it at Himonya Hachimangu Shrine

I was approaching the shrine pavilion, proceeding along the approach to Himonya Hachimangu Shrine, which was as crowded as any famous shrine I had visited for Hatsumode (New Year's visit). A light was on on the stage erected near the shrine building. It was the first time for me to see this stage lit. Folk entertainment was being performed on the stage.

I don't know what kind of performance was being held. Two masked men were standing in the center of the stage, and people in the back were playing musical instruments. The performers were apparently discussing fishing rods. It seems to be an allegorical performance in which an honest old man uses a good fishing rod and a bad old man uses a bad one, and nothing good happens.

There were many people in front of the stage, looking at the stage. I was surprised not only that more people were interested in the stage than I had expected, but also that such a folk art was being performed at a neighborhood festival. Although they may not have come just for the stage, all the chairs in front of the stage were occupied. The boy in the photo seemed not to be satisfied with just sitting on the chair and watching the performance.

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