Japan's Islands of Monsters: Charles Fréger, “KASEDORI, Kaminoyama, Yamagata Prefecture”. A foursome of men resembling skinny haystacks have their feet firmly planted in the snow; dressed for the ancient Kasedori Festival, they usually perform a rhythmic dance that involves plenty of hopping and twirling as onlookers toss water on them to guarantee a future free of devastating fires.
