With summer comes the humidity and stifling heat, but also a handful of summer festivals. The photos pretty much speak for themselves, so here they are.
Naze Hanabi Taikai, August 10, 2017
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Fireworks in the Naze port.
Our friend Seido found us a nice spot to eat and watch the show. |
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| Kasarinchu, a famous local band from northern Amami, played at the festival! |
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| Me with the new ALTs and our Japanese friends. |
Kasari Matsuri, August 13, 2017
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Grilled squid - one of my favorite matsuri snacks.
I waited in line for a half hour, but it was totally worth it. |
Koniya Minato Matsuri, August 19, 2017
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My friend Minori (right) singing shimauta the night before.
After her performance we went off and bought lots of food. |
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Saturday afternoon was the Minato Matsuri parade.
I didn't dance in it this year, opting to watch the procession instead. |
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| My students! (They said it was ok to post this photo) |
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| The Koniya High School truck. It carries tea and water for the students. |
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The city hall's display.
Nathaniel helped hoist this thing with the rest of the city hall staff. |
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| Koniya at night, after the parade, lit by festival lanterns. |
