Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival

• Photographer
  Jyunjie Lin
• Technical Info
  23mm/50mm, F1.4, Iso160, 1/4000~1/15sec, Fujifilm X-t3
• Photo Date
  2023/7/12~15

A famous festival at Hakata district of Fukuoka, Japan. It's celebrated during July 1~15 every year. July 12~14 is practicing time and the race starts at 4:59am on July 15. Around 30 men carrying one ton float and run for 5 kilometer long course in 30 minutes. With many members waiting to shift, the process is fierce, exciting, full of sweat and water in summer time. Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jyunjiel/