Feb. 19

Our apricot tree started to bloom a few days ago, and I think it means we are now experiencing the coldest day of the year. 

 

I feel terribly cold these days, but I look forward to the festivals every year.   

This is one of the poster for the festival at the Matsubara Hachiman Shrine.

Festival schedule 

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 18

0:00 a.m. (midnight) to 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 19

Their schedule will be the same time and same day of every year.

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Here's the poster of Aso Shrine.