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Old Japan – Traditions, Festivals & Rituals – June
This postcard’s caption is not easy to follow. Gion Festival is probably Japan’s most famous festival but it takes place in July not June. Jet Avana Vihala probably refers to the Buddhist term Jetavana Vihara but it is not clear … Continue reading
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Tagged Gion Festival, Mikoshi, Old Japan, postcard
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