14 January is Dontosai (Donto Festival) in Sendai. It's the oldest festival in Miyagi. People bring their New Year's decorations to a temple or shrine, and burn them in a big bonfire to wish for their health and prosperity. Some folks from companies walk to the shrine wearing only some white cloth wrapped around them, holding a bell and a lamp, and a piece of paper in their mouth.
I went to Toshogu again. I didn't see such parties because it was a bit early, but the shrine was pretty crowded. It was a cold day, about zero degree Celsius at that time. The big bonfire reminded me of Guy Fawkes Day in England. Some children shouted "Fire! Fire!" Everywhere children do similar things:)
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| People toss offerings of money into boxes and pray for good health and happiness. |
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| People throw ornaments in a big bonfire. |
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Ema are wooden tablets on which to write your wishes.
I saw some students' ema. Wish you will pass the exam! |
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