Category Archives: Fire And Water

March 21, 2004
2:07 pm
by: Adam

Hifuri Asobi

Me playing with fire. Picture courtesy of Ben Colbridge. This is the last picture that I will post, for now. I can not stress how much I love this particular festival. For those interested in participating, it takes place every … Continue reading →

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March 21, 2004
1:03 pm
by: Adam

27 Views Of Jigoku

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March 20, 2004
9:18 pm
by: Adam

Hifurishinji

The hissing swoosh, the flaming orbit of a fiery body in motion. Yes, that sillhouetted object in the background, just under the flame, is someone’s leg. The booming thunder of Taiko drums. Unorganized, erratic swinging of massive fireballs, participation available … Continue reading →

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March 17, 2004
1:24 pm
by: Adam

A Month Of Fire

In Aso, the whole month of March is dedicated to celebrating fire in various ways. It is a traditional practice to light one’s field, full of the dried out stalks and chaff left over from last year’s harvest, on fire. … Continue reading →

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March 2, 2004
6:51 pm
by: Adam

Holy Water

Every once in a while, I take a picture that I really like. This one was taken at a lake in Yufuin (in Oita-ken), and I had to venture out into the water to get it. I really like the … Continue reading →

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September 12, 2003
12:18 pm
by: Adam

Heh heh… Fire!

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