This flaming display held in mid-February is called Dondo yaki, in which huge pyres of New Year's decorations are burned to send off old spirits and to pray for health and safety in the upcoming year.
Photo of the Day Archive for January 2004
Photo of the Day Archive for August 2004
Riding the Eastern & Oriental Express
Photo of the Day Archive for November 2003
Kung Hei Fat Choi
Seijin Hi: Coming of Age Day in Japan
20 things in Tokyo
Lost and Found at Cinequest 21
Film Review: Cherry Blossoms