Konomiya Hadaka Matsuri (Naked Festival)
Yes, it`s that time of year again, when normally sensible [kigakiku, kinokiita] men decide to get near-naked and run drunk, freezing (= very cold) & screaming [sakebigoe] through the suburbs [yagai, kougai] around Inazawa carrying lengths of bamboo.Of course, if you did this on any other day, neighbours would call the police & your wife/mum would be furious (= very angry). But on this day, your wife/mum will just say "Be careful, okay?" and you can do it! And your neighbours will wave & cheer! And sometimes give you free alcohol too! And the police will stop traffic for you to pass!
I imagine in heaven there is hadaka matsuri everyday.
Anyway, this year the festival is on Saturday, February 4. Konomiya Shrine is a short walk from Konomiya Station (Meitetsu). Groups of men start arriving in the afternoon, so that`s the best time.
Maybe see you there!
TERAGOYA Gifu
TERAGOYA Ginan
TERAGOYA Ichi
Tiny
投稿日 2012-02-01 23:54
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There is one nice flag of bamboo in this picture!
I found it :)
you must be exercising now for hadaka matsuri!
I hope you'll do your best :)
投稿日 2012-02-03 15:47
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Yes - I`ve been working out. I hope I will look strong and muscular on Saturday!
投稿日 2012-02-02 17:43
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i hope don’t take hurt.
投稿日 2012-02-03 15:47
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投稿日 2012-02-03 14:18
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I hope you try it for your health!!
In this year there will be cold on that day. Er...I would be cold only thinking the festival. I am impatient in spring.
投稿日 2012-02-03 15:50
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投稿日 2012-02-06 23:13
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How was hadaka matsuri?
I'm looking forward to your report :)
投稿日 2012-02-07 15:19
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