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Children's Mikoshi

By Muza-chan on Nov 24, 2009 | In Japan travel | 36 feedbacks »

For me, a Mikoshi parade is always a source of joy. I participated at several parades and, every time, I met happy and friendly people, many smiled at me, some of them posed for photos and some of them tried to explain to me, with pride, various aspects of the events.

But the most joyful Mikoshi parades I’ve seen are the ones were the bearers are… children.

Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival

This year, I had the opportunity to participate at Fukagawa Hachiman, the ‘water-throwing’ Festival, where the parade of children’s Mikoshi took place in the opening.

Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival

Even if the Mikoshi used for children’s parade are a lot smaller that the ones used for grown ups, they are still very heavy.

Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival

Actually, the Mikoshi is carried by several strong men, while the kids just touch the wooden handles…

Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival

The route is quite long, some of the kids get bored…

Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival

… or some photographer distracts their attention…

Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival

… and from time to time, a small break is welcomed:

Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival

However, rules are strictly adhered to, so even the kids couldn’t escape the “water throwing"… yet at a smaller scale:

Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival

The leader marks the pace with whistle sounds…

Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival

Here’s a couple of video recordings:

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More photos:

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Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival
Fukagawa Hachiman 'water-throwing' Festival
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 appadaumen_de
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11/24/09 @ 14:35
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11/24/09 @ 14:45
 UntoldHero
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RT @Muzachan: Children's Mikoshi [link], Wish I could do this If I was a little kid
11/24/09 @ 14:47
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11/24/09 @ 14:59
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11/24/09 @ 15:46
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11/24/09 @ 15:48
 neurodrive1
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11/24/09 @ 16:45
 LuciF
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Children's Mikoshi [link] (via @Muzachan) - extremely cute :)
11/24/09 @ 18:15
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For me, a Mikoshi parade is always a source of joy. I participated a several parades and, every time, I met happy and friendly people.
But the most joyful Mikoshi parades I’ve seen are the ones were the bearers are… children.
11/24/09 @ 18:20
 IH39
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Very Nice =^..^= Rt @muzachan Children's Mikoshi [link]
11/24/09 @ 19:01
 Carmen Henesy Email · http://rnsane.blogspot.com
Another fun Japanese ritual that I am delighted to share via your excellent photography. The children are a joy!
11/24/09 @ 20:25
 yonasu · http://yonasu.com/
Would like to see one of these sometime, and it would probably be a lot of fun to participate too^^
11/24/09 @ 20:41
 yonasu
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11/24/09 @ 20:41
 Muza-chan [Member] Email · http://www.muza-chan.net
@Carmen Henesy: Thank you! Yes, they're adorable!

@yonasu: Well, since you're preparing to go in Japan, you should check, maybe you can find some matsuri to attend. ;)
11/24/09 @ 20:49
 seyma · http://seyma-erol.blogspot.com
oh God those kids look sooooo awesome :)
11/24/09 @ 22:41
 whipcracker Email
RT @Muzachan: Children's Mikoshi http://bit.ly/8jtbCN
The kids sure are cute. But like any kid he or she is going yo get bored after awhile. great photos again. :wave:
11/24/09 @ 23:26
 Joanne Olivieri · http://poeticshutterbug.blogspot.com
What a fun and colorful festival. I love all of the traditional photos.
11/25/09 @ 00:21
 cloudia · http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com
Wonderful mikoshi here at the Honolulu Festival!

I love child lion dancers too.


Aloha!
11/25/09 @ 04:05
 Jamaipanese
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11/25/09 @ 04:34
 Jamaipanese · http://www.jamaipanese.com
the children all look so cute!
11/25/09 @ 04:37
 David John Shewsbury Email · http://www.shewsbury.com/
Cool traditional Japanese festival this is...
11/25/09 @ 05:48
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11/25/09 @ 13:23
 reesan · http://www.loneleeplanet.com
as always, some awesome photos muza-chan.
11/25/09 @ 13:31
 dans · http://thumbnail-of-life.blogspot.com
cute. this is the first time I've seen children carry mikoshi.
11/25/09 @ 14:27
 Muza-chan [Member] Email · http://www.muza-chan.net
@seyma: Yes, really cute!

@whipcracker: Yes, the route is long, and its normal to get bored or even to get tired. I even took some shortcuts...

@Joanne Olivieri: Thank you, I'm glad you like them!

@cloudia: Oh, I would like to see them too...

@Jamaipanese: Very cute! :)

@David John Shewsbury: Yes, and it looks a lot better when they host the "full" festival.

@reesan: Thanks!

@dans: Thank you! There are some other festivals with children carrying mikoshi, it is not very uncommon.
11/25/09 @ 20:19
 LonelyPlanet
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11/26/09 @ 05:16
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11/26/09 @ 05:18
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Great photos of the parade...the children are adorable! RT @lonelyplanet Children's Mikoshi parade [link] #lp
11/26/09 @ 06:04
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11/26/09 @ 06:24
 Abraham Lincoln · http://sendai-shi.blogspot.com/
The colors in your photos are so vivid.I enjoyed my visit to your blog. I like your photography.

I spent some years in Japan beginning in 1953 and I have a blog about it. I hope you can have time to see it someday.

sendai-shi.blogspot.com
11/26/09 @ 16:27
 Carol · http://www.ahhhthecottagelife.blogspot.com
Such a colourful festival and the children are beautiful. I can well imagine that it is a long walk for them. It is good to have children participate in tradition!
12/02/09 @ 21:38
 Nezzy · http://cowpattysurprise.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for taking us along for the parade. The children are simply precious. Great tradition. Thanks for sharing.

You have yourself one terrifically blessed day!!!
12/10/09 @ 16:09
 Tony · http://www.myegypt.co.uk
Nice one love seeing different parts of the world.
in the gadget piece, why do they say ass, an as is a type of donkey and every thing with exception of our feathered friends have an arse.( an American word for bottom or rear)
including me and you, we also say he is an ass ! for a stupid person.
I hope this information will be of great value to you,
12/10/09 @ 21:39
 Muza-chan [Member] Email · http://www.muza-chan.net
@Abraham Lincoln: Thank you very much! I know your blog for some time now and I like a lot! :)

@Carol: Thank you very much! :)

@Nezzy: I'm glad you liked it! Yes, it was an amazing day... :D

@Tony: I have no idea what you're talking about! :|
12/10/09 @ 21:49

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