Galloping through the mud, clad in traditional armor and flying ancestral flags, these modern-day samurai embody a centuries-old heritage still alive in the present. In this powerful moment of the festival, past and present collide—honor, identity, and community surge forward on horseback. This image captures more than action; it is a portrait of cultural continuity, of pride handed down through generations. Here, tradition is not a relic, but a living force, pulsing through the heart of the people.
Yukio Nodo is a Japanese travel photographer, born in Aichi Prefecture in 1974, and currently based Chiba Prefecture. He is focusing on landscapes and the subtle changes in nature over time.