20131021-20131101 Japan : Hiroshima-ken Takehara-shi - Shoukei no Michi

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Hiroshima-ken Takehara-shi - Shoukei no Michi
Shoukei no Michi (Road of Aspiration) is a local annual festival of bamboo (namesake of the city name) and lights. This year it was held on 26th and 27th of October 2013.
The nearest train station is Takehara station of JR Kure Line.
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Shoukei no Michi - preparation stage Shoukei no Michi - exhibit at one of the shop Shoukei no Michi - exhibit at one of the shop
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Shoukei no Michi - preparation stage Shoukei no Michi - bamboo candles forming the words Youkoso Takehara he (Welcome to Takehara) Shoukei no Michi - lights up
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Shoukei no Michi Shoukei no Michi Front decoration of the local municipal store