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kadomatsu 門 松
decoration pines

Kadomatsu is a pair of decorations made by bamboo, pine and straw to put at both sides of the gates or entrances of houses in order to summon the year god. Pine is used as a symbol of longevity.

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Matsumoto-jô castle
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outside wall - Matsumoto-jô  (2)
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decoration in a shrine - Matsumoto city
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kadomatsu / Tokugawa Museum - Nagoya
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decoration in front of a restaurant - Matsumoto
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entrance gate of a restaurant - Hiraizumi
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kadomatsu / transporter - Kyôto
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decoration in a shrine - Inuyama city
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kadomatsu for private use
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self made kadomatsu - privat use
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privat use  (2)
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privat use  (3)
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