My future self looks heaven-ward

 

Looking toward the sky at Tori no ichi festival, at Hanazono shrine. I wonder what’s up there.

Cast iron pan for matsuri mini cakes

 

Best when warm. I love the cook, his brush, and apron.

This lap dog has a Rilakkuma mask

 

Does the master’s good luck transfer to the dog? I wish he’d wear the bear mask.

Would you be OK if your boyfriend had prettier hair?

 

I wonder how the ladies accept that their men have prettier hair. Certainly they’ve reached a higher spiritual level than most.

The male hosts of Club Distance have gathered their lucky rake

 

Good luck in 2014, Club Distance hosts! I hope that more money translates into BIGGER hair. Let’s pray together.

Is this the guy from LMFAO at Tori no ichi festival in Shinjuku?

Nice look!

 

Rainbow braids & blonde up-dos provide food and drink to the spiritual seekers

His meat is on fire.

 

Who wears an “Low Life” hat to a religious festival? This tanned boy does!

I love that prayer thrives with street food, subculture fashion, and earnest requests for money. Am I a believer?

Who doesn’t love big men’s hair?

 

Calling all big men’s hair fans, and those hoping for some more cash in the new year. Tonight and tomorrow are the second installment of the lucky rake festival, Tori no Ichi. There are other spots to celebrate good fortune, but none better than Hanazono shrine in Shinjuku.

I think it’s now cold enough to dust off my men’s wig. See you there!