Saw signs posted about this time last year around the main intersection I live near. They all pointed in the direction of one of the local temples, but with no indication as to what the event was. Got off my ass and took a look on Tuesday...took a few pics...
I am a former United States Marine, and have been interested in Japan's culture and martial arts since I was a kid. My passion for Budo is all my Dad's and Chuck Norris' fault! I started formal training (versus playing Ninjer with my brother and I beating the shit out of each other in the back yard) when I was 14, and I have kept at it spiritually , if not always physically, ever since. I have a shodan in an Americanized/mongrelized karate style that I am reluctant to mention, but through which I have met some really good people, a few squirrels/goofballs as well, but they just keep life 'interesting'...
I have a Nidan in Kyudo, and am currently training in Aikido and Mugai-ryu Iaido, all of which means....jack squat, just that I need to train more!!