Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) The Geek was at the Hie Shrine in Nagatacho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo to participate in the festivities. Edited February 3, 2019 by Otokonoyama 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted February 3, 2019 This dapper former yokozuna was at Ohkunitama Shrine in Fuchu, Tokyo. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted February 3, 2019 Takagenji Takakeisho puts some pep in his throws. And guy again, very yokozuna-like delivery. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) Takakento, Masunoyama, and Takamasaki Wakaseiun and Takakento Yuriki, hairdresser Tokosen, Masunoyama, Wakaseiun Chiganoura guys at Fureai Plaza in Sakae Town in Chiba. Masunoyama is from Sakae. Edited February 3, 2019 by Otokonoyama 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted February 3, 2019 Hakuho was at Naritasan Shinso Temple in Chiba. Brought Mitakeumi along. Not to mention Okinoumi and Endo. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted February 3, 2019 Goeido was at the Osaka Naritasan Fudoson Temple. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted February 3, 2019 (edited) Sumo wrestlers, actors toss beans at ‘setsubun’ festival in Narita NARITA, Chiba Prefecture--Kabuki star Ichikawa Ebizo, yokozuna Hakuho and actors in a TV period drama threw beans during a ceremony at Naritasan Shinshoji temple here on Feb. 3 to pray for a bumper crop. Scattering beans at “setsubun,” the last day of winter in the traditional lunar calendar, is a custom practiced at shrines, temples and homes. The bean tossing is believed to drive out demons and attract good fortune. The temple prepared 860 kilograms of soy beans and 400 kilograms of unshelled peanuts for the bean-scattering ceremony. About 60,000 visitors flooded the temple as setsubun fell on a warm and fine Sunday. http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201902030030.html Edited February 3, 2019 by Otokonoyama 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TakaTochi 4 Posted February 3, 2019 What are those large, bright shoulder pads they are wearing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tochinofuji 387 Posted February 3, 2019 1 hour ago, TakaTochi said: What are those large, bright shoulder pads they are wearing? Kataginu, part of the traditional formal outfit for samurai. http://japanworld.info/blog/kamishimo/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,904 Posted February 3, 2019 I swear, the first time I saw those pink Gibson Flying V jackets in a video of a Setsubun several years ago, I thought the story was about an Osaka theater company's rendition of Rocky Horror Picture Show. There seems to be some variation in the type of Kataginu worn. Do the style and color vary from shrine to shrine? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asterix 5 Posted February 3, 2019 One more of Kise 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gurowake 4,109 Posted February 3, 2019 So Groundhog Day is the 2nd and sorta is related to the same astronomical thing, being halfway between the solstice and the equinox. But Setsubun is the 3rd. Might this have something to do with the fact that Asia is over 12 hours ahead of America? The astronomical point in time averages out to a different day in the two different parts of the world. It looks like a blog that's the top hit for googling the two holidays together says that's the case. http://estylekagawa.blogspot.com/2011/02/groundhog-day-vs-setsubun-and-coming.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuchinoninjin 1,276 Posted February 3, 2019 The day setsubun is on moves a little bit, it seems to depend on leap years. Maybe over hundreds of years the average is about 12 hours ahead so it could be a right assumption. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nantonoyama 252 Posted February 4, 2019 21 hours ago, Gurowake said: So Groundhog Day is the 2nd and sorta is related to the same astronomical thing, being halfway between the solstice and the equinox. But Setsubun is the 3rd. Might this have something to do with the fact that Asia is over 12 hours ahead of America? The astronomical point in time averages out to a different day in the two different parts of the world. It looks like a blog that's the top hit for googling the two holidays together says that's the case. http://estylekagawa.blogspot.com/2011/02/groundhog-day-vs-setsubun-and-coming.html French-speaking part of Europe (basically France and some parts of Belgium and Switzerland) also celebrate Candelmas on feb 2nd. It is linked to the same mid-season stuff. In Japan the season is centered on the equinox/solstice, so spring (Haru) has begun. It is not straightforward to set a date for an event, given the way time was counted in the past and that time-arranging features (feb 29 in some years) implies that day and hour of astronomical solstices and equinoxes vary over time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,814 Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Hokutofuji as usual at the Chuusonji in Hiraizumi, Iwate o o o o o o o o Tamawashi with Kataonami-oyakata at the Takaosan Yakuou-in in Hachioji o oo oo oo o and at the Jindaiji in Chofu o oo Futagoyama-beya at the Hitachi-no-kuni Soushaguu in Ishioka, Ibaraki oo brothers Hidenoumi and Tobizaru at the Kashima jingu o Kaisei at the Kuon-ji in Minobu, Yamanashi o Sadogatake with Kotoeko in Suzuka at the Tsubaki grand shrine o Arawashi, Takayasu and Tagonoura in Tsuchiura at the Houshakuji o more from the others Kise ooo o Goeido o o Takakeisho o really another Taka in Uji, Kyoto o o o o ooo o oo Edited February 12, 2019 by Akinomaki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
