14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Genpuku-Shiki
Edited photographer caption: Genpuku-Shiki of Ogasawara-ryu is a Japanese coming-of-age ceremony. This ceremony is held in Kyoto every January. Ogasawara-ryu is known as a school of archery, horsemanship and manners and dates back to the Kamakura period. Through Genpuku-Shiki, we can understand the manners and beautiful customs of ancient Japan.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2015 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2016 |
| Photo Location: | Kyoto, Japan |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
| Copyright: | © Hidetoshi Ogata |
Awards
| Photo of the Day: 10.31.16 |
| Editor's Pick |