Naoshima Festivals

Naoshima has three small but incredible festivals for its three villages each October and I was lucky to take part and enjoy them all. These images were chosen as part of a photographic exhibition on the island for tourists to see the spirit of the island. I've technically been exhibited alongside Yayoi Kusama...

Children perform in traditional dress as part of a procession, Japan, 2017
Children perform in traditional dress as part of a procession, Japan, 2017
Residents carry children playing drums on mikoshi, Japan, 2017
Residents carry children playing drums on mikoshi, Japan, 2017
The mikoshi made its way to the temple after a 2-hour long procession, Japan, 2017
The mikoshi made its way to the temple after a 2-hour long procession, Japan, 2017
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