Have you decided on your summer festival plans this year?
While it's tempting to travel light, don't forget to bring your camera!
The hashtag campaign is currently underway!
If you have the chance to attend a festival, please post the photos you take.
Photos Unique to Festivals
In the extraordinary atmosphere of a festival, our spirits are lifted. Here, we introduce photos that can only be taken at festivals, categorized by situation.
Irresistible Ramune
Summer festivals are hot, and staying hydrated is essential. For adults, a cold beer on a hot summer night might be the best, but regardless of age, Ramune is the drink that comes to mind when thinking of festivals.
The unique bottle shape and the marble that can't be removed no matter how hard you try captivate the child in us, making the sweet soda inside irresistible.
Image by 中嶋 凌 / Nakajima Ryo
Vibrant Food Stalls
The charm of festivals often lies in the many food stalls. From classic yakisoba and tamasen to sweet treats like candy apples and chocolate bananas, there's something for everyone.
Not just food, but games like goldfish scooping, prize lotteries, and shooting galleries are all part of the stall experience.
These are unique to summer festivals, offering experiences you wouldn't normally have, surely making your heart dance with excitement.
Image by florete
Image by florete
Fireworks: The Main Event
At large summer festivals, the main event is often fireworks.
The powerful sound and spectacle capture your gaze, and the beautifully launched fireworks disappear in an instant. Fireworks embody a fleeting beauty that is quintessentially Japanese, making them a must-capture in photographs.
Image by yuuuu
Craftsmen Preserving Tradition
In historical festivals, there are craftsmen who have preserved traditions over many years. They may not often be in the spotlight, but without their efforts, these traditions could not continue.
While advancing with the times is wonderful, there is meaning in creating festivals using traditional methods, which can be felt from the backs of these craftsmen.
Image by Yukihiro
In Conclusion
What do you think?
Even among the things not introduced this time, you can take photos in festival-specific attire like yukata and geta. As you can see, there are many wonderful photos that can only be taken at festivals. Have you decided which festival to attend?
Please post the photos you take at this year's festival with the hashtag!
The hashtag campaign is ongoing until July 17th (Wednesday)! We look forward to many submissions.
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