This was one of the last festivals of the 2 week festival blitz that happened all over Yamaguchi-ken this year (every year, a different ken hosts the national cultural festivals). This one was held at The Mall and the parking lot was converted into a fair or market of sorts. Quite strange, actually, I'd never seen anything like this because they were selling - get ready for a huge shock - USED goods! It was reminded me strongly of markets in Uganda, of all things, because the vendors just spread out a blanket or tarp on the ground and laid out their stuff. I'm not sure if this was a special day for used clothing and stuff but I haven't seen it anywhere else.
Below are some random things for sale. What is Bruce Lee doing with his thumb?
Those trees are pretty sweet. I bet you're jealous because you think it's warm here. It's not. It's warmer than Canada, but when your school or apartment doesn't have insulated walls or central heating, 14 degrees feels much colder.
These kids were just jumping and spinning in midair...I don't know if they were practicing for something, but they were really good at it. I wish they would've practiced in front of a solid background though.
Below, a cheerleading group doing a pretty quick routine to "Hey Mickey" (you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind...). I'm not cheerleading routine expert, but this seemed pretty high level for little kids.
This picture has nothing to do with this bunkasai, but I thought I should post it. It was from the Kudamatsu Junior Highschool bunkasai from a few weeks ago...a picture drawn by a student who shall remain anonymous because I don't know his or her name.
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