Tomoe Gozen (the picture above) is one of the most famous figures in Japanese history, often referred to as a “female samurai” or Onna-musha.
The Jidai Matsuri is a magnificent historical costume parade that takes place in Kyoto. It was first held in 1895 to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of Kyoto’s founding as the national capital (Heian-kyo) and the establishment of the Heian Jingu Shrine.
Ricoh GR3で撮影。
