From April 9, 2016. Video of kiotoshi (the pillar riding) can be viewed here. All photos by Emi Yamazaki, unless otherwise stated. Header GIF courtesy of www.inverse.com

Entering the Great Curve

Anti-war bill signs on the refreshement tent

Notice how the rope on the left appears to be a dragon in flight

Tasuke-matsu…the “helping pine” (the hashira was stopped by this tree at the botom of the slope. See the video page)

Arriving at Shimekake

Gratitude at Harumiya