I just got around to scanning these photos from film to my computer, about 4 years after taking them. Well, I'm posting them now because they remind me just how beautiful traditional Japanese dress is and how rich the culture is in festivals throughout the year even in small towns like Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, where these photos were taken. I remember this festival too because it was where & when I met my friend Daniel from Brazil who was working in Japan at the same time I was. I'm entering a photo contest with these - grand prize 2 tickets to Japan. Wish me luck!