Kana’s hometown of Kishiwada is famous all over Japan for their annual Danjiri Matsuri (Mobile Float/Shrine Festival). You can learn more about the historic roots of this wacky festival at the Kishiwada City homepage (http://www.city.kishiwada.osaka.jp/).
After seeing the trial pulls a week earlier we knew we were in for a treat during the actual Danjiri Matsuri. Unfortunately on Saturday (the 8th) it rained all day, which was tough on both the Crews and the spectators. However the sun came out on Sunday (the 9th) and we returned as well this time with the video camera to document this awesome hometown festival.
I am sure you will enjoy watching these fearless Danjiri Crews as much as we did!
Danjiri Teams resting near Diamond GolfDanjiri Teams resting near Diamond GolfThe Obu danjiri is brought out of its’ houseThe Obu danjiri getting ready to be put on displayInterior of the Obu danjiri houseThe Obu danjiri teamRear shot of the Obu danjiriSide shot of the Obu danjiriEquisite woodwork on the Obu danjiriAnother shot of the woodwork on the Obu danjiriA junior team member tries ringing the bellA junior team member gets some pointersCraig gets some pointers on climbing onto the Obu danjiri roofCraig gets the honour of standing on the Obu danjiri roofDanjiri traffic controlDanjiri heading to Hachi-noji
(the course shaped like an eight)Two Fukuda crew members wearing happi (jackets)The wall that lists all of the sponsors for the
2005 Danjiri MatsuriHouse of the Shimomatsu danjiriThe Obu danjiri rounds the last corner at Hachi-NojiThe Nishinouchi danjiri en route to the turns
at Shimomatsu stationThe Nishinouchi danjiri
Rear shot of the Nishinouchi danjiri The Yasaka danjiri at the Shimomatsu station corner
Crowds at the Shimomatsu station corner wait for the next teamCrowds begin to gather at the Shimomatsu station cornerShot of the exit from Shimomatsu stationYasaka danjiri on lantern paradeAnother shot of the Yasaka danjiri on lantern paradeYasaka danjiri on lantern parade near Mos BurgerDanjiri on lantern parade
Oct 23 2005
Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2005
Kana’s hometown of Kishiwada is famous all over Japan for their annual Danjiri Matsuri (Mobile Float/Shrine Festival). You can learn more about the historic roots of this wacky festival at the Kishiwada City homepage (http://www.city.kishiwada.osaka.jp/).
After seeing the trial pulls a week earlier we knew we were in for a treat during the actual Danjiri Matsuri. Unfortunately on Saturday (the 8th) it rained all day, which was tough on both the Crews and the spectators. However the sun came out on Sunday (the 9th) and we returned as well this time with the video camera to document this awesome hometown festival.
I am sure you will enjoy watching these fearless Danjiri Crews as much as we did!
本番初日の10/8（土曜日）はあいにくの雨となりました。翌10/9（日曜日）は天候に恵まれ、私達は再びビデオカメラを手に、だんぢり見物に出かけました。
クレイグにとっては、初めて実際に見る岸和田だんぢり祭。そんな彼の視点から作製されたビデオクリップです。どうぞお楽しみ下さい。 岸和田市HPhere
Photos of the 2005 Danijri Matsuri
(the course shaped like an eight)
2005 Danjiri Matsuri
at Shimomatsu station
By Craig "hachiroku" Mercer • Adventures in Kansai (Videos) • • Tags: Danjiri, Kishiwada, Osaka (大阪), Video