The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

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Mangrove crab

Various taro

Lobster and napoleon fish

Former Japanese Army Zero Fighter

Visit to the island: March 30-April 7, 2003

Belgian cameraman, Japanese diver, Yap people,Mr Akira, and especially Sue ‥
　　　　　　　
　　　　　　Commagar A・ri・ga・to・u

　Traveling Iron Man　Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

(Source: Nature's Way Mie Yasui)

It’s a once a year event I didn't know, and I was really “lucky”.

The old lady"Tinagu"(82) explained in fluent Japanese.

She's like a kind Japanese grandmother ... The humanity of the Island is okay.

It is dyed vividly with a synthetic dye made in Japan, and the face and body are made up with coconut oil in whichturmericis dissolved.

Of course, the upper body is Yap style, rhythmwith singing and clapping, stepping bravely, and dancing with the audience.

It is said that tourists cannot shoot, but thanks toSue, shooting is OK.

A sitting dance and a standing dance of Yap, which is made up entirely of women. The waistcoat at this time is a flashy costume made from hibiscus fibers.(Corresponds to Japanese furisode).

Another church dance