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Henro kakashi with child
Kakashi (scarecrow dolls) at Kamiyama, Japan, depicting the Henro pilgrims (O Henro san) doing the 1200 km circumnavigation of the 88 Buddhist temples of Shikoku Island. The kakashi are wearing the traditional Henro attire, including white shirts, conical grass hats, stoles and carrying their staffs (kongō-zue), which are left at that last (88th) temple.
An interesting article describing the traditional attire of the pilgrims is here: http://www.shikokuhenrotrail.com/shikoku/walkingWhatToWear.html
kakashiscarcrow dollsO Henro SanHenro pilgrimstraditional attirehakuisugegasahagesafudabasamikongotsueKamiyamaShikoku IslandJapan
fotoeffects
on December 18, 2021Looks like the kiddo is pulling on the parents to get a move on!
jimholmquist
on November 28, 2021Wonderful shot Terry! Very interesting tradition.
Terry Allen
on November 28, 2021Many thanks everyone for your nice comments!
geoghanart
on November 28, 2021Another wonderful capture of the dolls. It must have been so enchanting to see them in person .
Wayne Wendel
on November 28, 2021I’ve really enjoyed this look into the Japanese culture. Wonderful shot, Terry. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
fotoeffects
on November 27, 2021Terrific shot and great info about the outfit for the pilgrims! I thought it was funny that the writer said the hats are such poor quality now that they are not waterproof and you have to have some sort of plastic over them. Love the hair on the middle pilgrim!
Pascale GUY
on November 27, 2021Amazing find and capture ! Very interesting informations !
Byron Fair Photography
on November 27, 2021Awesome capture.
John (300m)
on November 27, 2021very cool capture of this family here
Donna McCommon
on November 27, 2021Nice capture of the family. I like the bright colors of the child's clothing.