Obon Dance Circle Night Market Koenji Lanterns in at a night market in Koenji, Tokyo

Obon Dance Circle Night Market Koenji Lanterns

by Annie Lopez

Silvery winter light falls through a fine drizzle over a night market in Koenji, Tokyo, illuminating a circular formation of dancers during an Obon celebration. Paper lanterns hang overhead, casting a soft, warm glow that contrasts with the cool, wet pavement. Participants wear traditional yukata, their fabric damp and clinging slightly to their movements. The scene is framed by the dark silhouette of a nearby stall structure, creating a natural border around the dancing circle. Raindrops glisten on the red paper surfaces, while steam rises gently from a nearby food cart in the background. The wet ground reflects the lantern light, creating elongated streaks of gold against the gray asphalt.

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Obon Koenji Tokyo night market paper lanterns Japanese dance rain yukata
Camera Leica M6*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M6 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 90mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 200
Film Kodak Ektar 100 vibrancy
Location at a night market in Koenji, Tokyo
Date 1991-02-15
Credit VEETER
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