January 2024
Mt. Wakakusa Yamayaki
2024-01-28
2024-1-27 At Mt. Wakakusa in Nara City, a religious event called Yamayaki is held in late January every year. Fireworks are launched firstly, and the grass covering the mountain are burned next. I heard that it is done to appease the spirits sleeping in the deep mountain. (All photos taken with DP3 Merrill) The FOVEON […]