Hand tinted image. Otaue shinji (Rice planting rites) in Sumiyoshi taisha in Osaka. The rites are an annual even in June. A row of Japanese women in ceremonial dress take part in rice planting rites. The womenin the procession wear special ceremonial costumes, decorative hats and hold fans. A row of men are holding large umbrellas over the women . The men wear hats, white ceremonial garments, and sandals. A crowd of people are partially visible behind the procession. In the distance are individuals dressed in Euro-American clothing and hats. Trees are visible in the background.
Hand tinted image. Otaue shinji (rice planting rites) in Sumiyoshi taisha in Osaka. The rites are an annual event in June.A Japanese woman dressed in ceremonial dress takes part in the festival. The womanl wears a large decorative hat, ceremonial costume and holds a fan. A group of men holding umbrellas with long handles stand behind the woman. The men wear pointed hats and loose white ceremonial garments. Pine trees are visible in the background.
Black and white image. A newly married couple dressed in ceremonial costume sit at a decorated table surrounded by attendants. The seated couplehold a small bowl and a pair of chopsticks in their hands. Two men standing next to the table are dressed in robes, hats, and are holding musical instruments. One musician plays a flute and the other cymbals. Three women also stand next to the table. Unidentified curved objects are visible on the floor in the foreground of the image. On the wall in the background are images with individuals that may be paintings. A partial view of an ornateley carved piece of furniture is visible on the left side of the image.
