July in Fukuoka means
Hakata Gion Yamakasa.
4:59am July 15th.
Thousands of men in loincloths from
seven local districts carry
one ton floats through
the dawn break streets of the city.
A 750 year old elegant tradition.
Bare bottoms, bear strength.
Cooling water, racing, chanting.
Ropes, shoulders, jikatabi.
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