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I made it down to the Midosuji Parade last Sunday and it was a lot of fun. Some kind crowd members made space for my wife and daughter to sit with them. From what I hear this year’s parade was slightly different in that a lot of local community groups took part, in the past it was just companies and official city organisations. I think a parade like this should really be more for the local people so I hope future parades will keep the same style. I enjoyed the parade, lots of colour, noise, variety and personalities (I don’t mean famous people). The stage area was a bit disappointing as the stages weren’t raised so when a small crowd surrounded a stage no-one else could see anything. Definitely could do with a bit more thought on that aspect. The “Gourmet Street” area was a bit of a joke, we almost passed though it without realising…
So my advice if you are thinking of going next year, is to arrive early and pack some light snacks and drinks. If they are keeping the same format, then watching the parade closer to the end point will let you get to the stage area quicker. And take lots of photos if you have the chance 
Here are some photos I managed to take:
And here is the link the whole slideshow (37 photos) hosted on Flickr: Midosuji Parade Photos 2007
5 responses so far ↓
1 PapiGiulio // Oct 22, 2007 at 8:25 pm
Awesome pictures Ian.
2 Living in Osaka: Midosuji Parade 2007 (御堂筋パレード) // Oct 24, 2007 at 6:16 pm
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3 LaNae // Nov 2, 2007 at 5:46 am
Hi. I like your pictures. They’re awesome! I am thinking about moving to Osaka next year to teach english. I think I will like it better there than Tokyo at this point.
4 Jie // Nov 3, 2007 at 10:05 pm
Hi. I found this blog on google(”Midousuji”).
My friend had an experience with Midousuji parade many years ago. She played a trumpet.
I wonder if the leaves on the ginkgo trees along Midousuji have turned yellow already.
5 Ian Cheung // Nov 4, 2007 at 9:36 pm
Thanks Papi, means a lot coming from you. When you’re back in town lets go out shooting together.
LaNae, Thanks. Osaka is an awesome place but some people love Tokyo because it is a bit more accommodating to foreigners on a job and language level.
Hey Jie, the trees are just starting to change colour now. Aren’t you close by the midosuji?
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