Gaina is a local word for big. The weekend played host to Yonago’s big festival. Over the two days the event included taiko drum performances, dancing and mantou.
Mantou team looks on
Mantou
Kento especially liked the last; watching as teams balanced mounted lanterns high in the air.
jake: Night soil :)... the traditional fertilizer. 
Alan: Nice looking taters. Good color to them.
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Ben: Didn't work. I have the Chinese version, maybe it's different? Who knows... (and yes, I've followed the steps ...
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