Japan : described and illustrated by the Japanese (1897)
Brinkley, F. (Frank), 1841-1912, Mundy, Arthur J, Okakura, Kakuzō, 1862-1913 · Boston : J.B. Millet company · leaf 41
JAPAN. 254 Mikawa. There the smaller the kite, the more highly it is esteemed. Tiny representations of dragon-flies, cicadas and bees are flown with gossamer silk wound on spindles of ivory or tortoise-shell. It might be supposed that a visit to the temples to pray for good fortune during the new… … as the first sun of the year rises above the horizon. Another feature of New Year's day is a dance performed in the streets by strolling mummers who go about in pairs, manzai and sciiso, fantastically apparelled. One carries a small hand drum, the other a fan, and they dance from door to door with…
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