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They are playing the kemari that is the ancient football at the Kyoto imperial palace. This is the first time for me to see the real kemari game.
kemari (ancient football)
At first, players are sitting.
They put each of their fan in turn.
fan
Then they are waiting for starting the game.
They wear traditional kariginu(?).
One puts the ball on the ground.
The ball seems soft.
They stand on the circle.
The rule is that no dropping the ball.
They are calling something when they kick the ball.
Their wear are different color.
The sleeves are long. I guess it is difficult to move and kick a ball by this costume.
ball’s box
back is two birds
Stunning photos, I wonder how they handle the ball in those suits 🙂
I also wonder how they kick the ball nimbly!
The costumes are so beautiful- thank you for sharing these with us – your photos are always so great!
You are welcome. I think it looks like a lot of bother to take care. I wonder how to wash them.