25) TŌRŌ-YAMA (蟷螂山)🦗
The festival's Tōrō-yama is named after the large praying mantis that sits atop the float roof.
A Chinese merchant called Chin-uirō Tainen Sōki (陳外郎大年宗奇) debuted the float in 1376 as memorial to the local warrior Shijō Takasuke (四条隆資 d.1352).
#蟷螂山 #Toroyama
Praying mantis design on the Toro-yama float yukata.
The Toro-yama float.
People watch the praying mantis sculpture that sits atop the Toro-yama float being constructed.
The Toro-yama float.
🦗Tōrō-yama's (蟷螂山) yukata is emblazoned with roses and praying mantises.
The pattern was created in 2021 by the son of the dyer (and living national treasure) Hata Tokio (羽田登喜男 d.2008).
It celebrates the 40th anniversary since the float's refresh.
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