A summer evening of Awa Odori through the Meguro Ginza shopping street, from the first straw hats in the afternoon light to the last dancers under the lanterns.
Straightening the Straw Hat
Naka-Meguro, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan
Stools on the Sidewalk
Under the Meguro Ginza Gate
Queue at the Street Stall
Yukata in the Crowd
Floral Yukata, Seen from Behind
Golden Sleeves on the Corner
Crossing with a Shamisen
Blue Troupe Arriving
The Troupe's Lanterns
Calligraphy Across the Back
Falling into Formation
Hats Among the Happi
X-Straps and Skyscrapers
Beneath the Natsu Matsuri Banner
Waiting Under the Summer Banner
Headbands in a Huddle
Drums Raised for the Camera
Carrying the Lantern Pole
Flute Between the Drums
Adjusting a Fellow Dancer's Hat
Smiles Under Peaked Hats
Hands Folded, Ready to Dance
Conversation Before the Parade
Meguro Shinkin in Mint Green
Our Life Is Our Art
A Line of Yellow Kimono
Meguro Shinkin in Gold
Mint Coats in Full Voice
Knees Up, Arms High
A Shout at the Front
Hands Toward the Lanterns
Fans in the Air
Yellow Sleeves, Red Cord
Reaching Past the Crowd
Turned Toward the Trees
Orange Line in Motion
Stepping in Sync
The Wider Street
Straw Brim, Open Hand
Two Hands Above the Brim
Cherry Blossom Sleeves
Fingers Spread
Mid-Turn in Orange
Big Drum on the Street
The Drummer's Grin
Kids in the Spotlight
A Young Troupe Takes the Road
Skin of the Taiko
めぐろ ぎんざ in Blue
Fan Over His Head
Bamboo Flute in White
Gong Player from Behind
Two Elders with Gongs
Drum on His Shoulder
Pink Sleeves, Blue Sky Hat
Women on the Drums
Green Obi, Floral Hairpins
Blue Flames on Pink
Sleeves Thrown Up
Lantern Held High
Inside the Woven Brim
Flame Pattern on His Back
Three in Orange and Red
Dancing Right at the Lens
Fan Raised, Smile Wide
Laughing Inase Dancer
Red Stripes and a Hand Drum
Leading the Children
Inase-ren Marching with Shamisen
Two Peaked Hats in Orange
Rope Headband
Low and Wide
The Kaede Lanterns
Little Maple Dancers
Kids with Round Fans
Maple on the Shoulders
One Arm Up in the Dusk
Crouched with a Fan
Her Eyes to the Camera
Orange Skirt, Red Sleeve
Maple Leaves in Flight
Bent Under the Drum
Hairpin and Dark Flowers
Blue Hour on the Parade Route
The Last Dance Before Dark