No.5
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LOCAL NEWS
A golden portable shrine crosses the sea.
Tarumi Kaijin Shrine Maritime Procession | Monday, October 12 (holiday)
An autumn rite in which the portable shrine is carried across the sea by boat, with prayers for safety at sea and good fishing.
Last year, by good fortune, I was allowed on one of the boats. I remember getting a little seasick from the fishing boat's "blazing speed." This year I will not take part as we are in mourning, but the sight of the gleaming golden shrine moving across the sea is breathtaking.
Column by the Third Generation
Your body is your capital
Last night I ran out of steam and fell asleep. Maybe from working hard on cleaning and maintaining the roof, my back hurts too. Today I am taking it a little easier.
If my grandmother were alive, she would surely have said, "Your body is your capital. Rest when it's time to rest, and work hard."
A long weekend after Silver Week. It is a little quieter, but two buildings are full with festival staff, a creative team from overseas and school club teams on tour.
I'll do my best while taking it reasonably easy.
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