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This is a picture of the Futon Daiko festival in Nakamozu. In this the participants carry a heavy wooden float into a shrine, up a large set of steps and then parade around and rock the float as if it were a ship in stormy waters.

It’s a very exuberant festival. Lots of noise, a constant bang from the drum inside and as a finale, the man on top of the float throws paper pieces into the air. I expect this is to pray for a good harvest.

Because the float is so heavy (not to mention the weight of the people inside) the participants have to change pretty rapidly. Between breaks they douse themselves in water to cool down.

It`s highly entertaining to watch.