This year I was asked to be part of the procession and happily accepted. My back and neck however were angry at me later. My role was lady attendant of the bride and we walked just before the bride and groom.. The procession started at 6 but we had to begin getting into makeup at 1:00. It was a hot day and quite a few layers of makeup and clothing. The kimono was hot but the large metal Japanese hair helmet that we wore on our heads was much hotter and very heavy( thus sore back). It was altogether a good experience but when they asked if I would participate again next year, I politely decline. The three hour procession in straw sandals and heavy hair was a once in a lifetime thing.
After makeup, before hair with one of my old students. 
The hair station.
Me in the prefectural newspaper!
A group of my elementary students who were playing the taiko before the procession.
Cute little foxes!
Do I look like a fox or just angry?
The hair station.Me in the prefectural newspaper!
A group of my elementary students who were playing the taiko before the procession.
Cute little foxes!
Do I look like a fox or just angry?
This one I definitely was angry and look slightly evil as well!?
Once people realized I was not Japanese I heard "Gajin-san, Gajin-san" and they all wanted a picture. It almost scares me to think of how many Japanese people have pictures of me from my two years here so far. I even took a picture with someone's dog!
Once people realized I was not Japanese I heard "Gajin-san, Gajin-san" and they all wanted a picture. It almost scares me to think of how many Japanese people have pictures of me from my two years here so far. I even took a picture with someone's dog!
I was suppose to drink sake out a large bowl at the wedding ceremony but it ended up being water because the groom doesn't drink. I still had to pretend though. This is from the big screen.
Video from the procession.Video from the wedding ceremony.
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