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Cherry Blossom vendor, Osaka

Japan

Nothing is too bright at cherry blossom time. Masks, some based on traditional Japanese plays but most based on TV cartoon series, are sold by street vendors. Cherry blossom time is almost a national holiday, with parties and small gift giving.

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kanako onishi writes:

In the cherry blossom season, many street stalls appear around trees. The Japanese old woman is selling toy masks for kids.
There are various masks of TV show's heros.

December 9, 2002