Naginata hokoNaginata hoko (Naginata boko)

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The head of Yamahoko Jyunkou (Yamahoko procession).
Naginatahoko is only hoko with real child on it. Other hokos use dolls for child.
"Naginata" means "a long sword". Naginata hoko put a long sword on its top.
Its creation was 1441 A.D.




Yamahoko Jyunkou in Shinmachi-douri(street)

Shinmachi-douri is a narrow alley.


Yoiyama, Photo Album


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