Villagers fighting with sticks replacing swords during the samurai festival of Kaseda shrine. Masks and protective clothing are not worn.

Line of bowed musicians at village festival. In feudal times Kyushu was notable for the power of its great daimyo families and the festival celebrates the samurai with traditional dance and displays...

Young boy wearing traditional costume and carrying short sword at village festival. In feudal times Kyushu was notable for the power of its great daimyo families and the festival celebrates the samur...

Portrait of young shrine maiden employed to welcome visitors supervise offerings and perform sacred dances for the Shinto gods or kami.

Portrait of young shrine maiden employed to welcome visitors supervise offerings and perform sacred dances for the Shinto gods or kami. Head and shoulders three-quarter portrait to left carrying p...

Portrait of young girl dressed as shrine maiden during Samurai Festival.