They lost their hearts in India
Buddhist heart
Tukizi Hongangi Temple in Ginza, Tokyo
Obon Festival part two. In week nine I showed you some photos of the Obon atmosphere. What I missed to catch so far were the dances linked to this tradition, and of course the kimonos. It’s time to present you some footage from the festival. One of Tokyo’s biggest Obon festival takes place in front of the Tukizi Hongangi Temple in Ginza, one of Tokyo city’s trendier districts. But when looking at this temple it does not really look like a Japanese one, hm? Right, it’s orientated to Indish architecture. Why? Because Buddhism simply originates from India. And this temple is an homage to it. But now enough with writing. Time to celebrate. Enjoy!
Tsukiji Hongwanji Bon Odori Dance Festivities von Daaaaaaaaaaaax
Obon Festival
Kimono collection
Next entry will be about climbing Japan’s highest mountain Fuji San. CU then!
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