Kakashi zoo animals, Kamiyama, Shikoku Island, Japan
The culture of making Kakashi (scarecrow dolls) originated in Nagoro village in the Iya Valley, an isolated village in the highlands of Shikoku Island, whose population was slowly shrinking as its residents left for big cities in search of work. A former resident, Ayano Tsukimi, began to populate the village with dolls, each representing a former villager. Around 350 of the giant dolls now reside in and around Nagoro, modelled on residents who died or abandoned the village years ago. The dolls are dressed in the clothing of former residents and assume their previous lives as farmers, shop keepers, teachers, etc. Several kakashi dolls can also be seen in the nearby town of Kamiyama, Shikoku Island, Japan. Kakashi dolls depicting the Shikoku Island pilgrims (O-Henro-san), Kamiyama, Japan. The Henro is a 88 temple pilgrimage, one of the oldest in the world, honoring the Buddist monk, Kukai. It is traditionally done on foot, circumnavigating 1200 km of Shikoku Island, taking 30-60 days. The pilgrims wear white outfits, a stole, conical grass hats and carry staffs. Every time I visit Shikoku Island I never fail to see many O-Henro-san.
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Location: Kamiyama, Shikoku Island, Japan
Photo credit: © Terry Allen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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