Tsuru Kame / Gekkyū-den : PhotoStory

The emperor of ancient China visits a New Year celebration at his Moon Palace.

内田芳子

Symbols of long life, the crane and the tortoise dance by the palace lake.

出雲恒一、大村定、中村邦生

They dance accompanied by wishes for the emperor’s longevity.

中村昌弘、辻井八郎

Greatly pleased, the emperor rises and starts to dance himself.

友枝喜久夫

A stately figure.

桜間右陣

Sleeves folded back.

高橋汎

Dancing serenely.

桜間右陣

May this land long be blessed with abundance and prosperity.

高橋汎

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Photo: TOSHIRO MORITA

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