Morimachi Float: Nishikocho, Ryuseisha
This Week's Festival FloatMorimachi, NishikochoOctober 1980 (Showa 55)

Morimachi Float: Nishikocho, Ryuseisha

Friday, September 12, 2025

It was named in the hope that, like a dragon ascending to heaven, the district will develop in many directions. This elegant float plays a major role as a symbol of unity and solidarity among residents of this new residential area. • The ranma (transom) carvings depict a scene from the Taikoki (a biography of Toyotomi Hideyoshi) • Painting was applied in October 1984 (Showa 59), four years after completion Builder: Tomitaro Oguri (Iwata) Carving: Hiroshi Hayase (second-generation Asaun, Hamamatsu) Painting: Hitoshi Murai (Nishio, Aichi) Wheels: Toshio Muramatsu (Nakayokocho)

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