Photo with essay posted in October 2022

Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple Stands On The Site Where The Fudo Gomaku, A Ceremony To Pray For The Exorcism Of Taira No Masakado, Is Said To Have Been Performed

For Some Reason, The Red Parasol Blooming On The Roof Of The Float Reminded Me Of Sergio Mendes' Album Cover

Among The People Pulling The Float, A Fox, Supposedly A Messenger Of God, Was Also Mixed In

The Narita Gion Festival Is A Festival In Which A Total Of 10 Large Floats Are Pulled Around

Although The Tale Of The Heike Recites A Poem About The Bells Of Jetavana, There Were No Bells At The Real Jetavana

In Europe, The Custom Of Wearing Parasols Has Fallen Into Disuse

The Deck Of The Seikan Ferry, Which Had Stopped Sailing, Was Getting Old

The Dioramas Displayed In The Observation Room Of Goryokaku Tower Were Unexpectedly Interesting

Admission To Goryokaku Itself Is Free, But It Costs Money To Climb Goryokaku Tower To View The Formations From Above