The "Tatsue Daishishi" lion dance features a gigantic lion head made from washi paper.
Even though it's made of paper, it weighs over 30kg. It takes two adults to move it, coordinating their foot movements.
Even more popular than the main lion dance itself is the lion-biting performance after the performance, where both children and adults are invited to bite.
Photo date: October 19, 2025
Photo location: Downtown Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
#MinamiShinshuLionDaiShowFestival #TatsueDaishi #Daishi
The "Tatsue Daishishi" lion dance features a gigantic lion head made from washi paper.
Even though it's made of paper, it weighs over 30kg. It takes two adults to move it, coordinating their foot movements.
Even more popular than the main lion dance itself is the lion-biting performance after the performance, where both children and adults are invited to bite.
Photo date: October 19, 2025
Photo location: Downtown Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
#MinamiShinshuLionDaiShowFestival #TatsueDaishi #Daishi