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Bob Sapp at Meiji Jingu on Seijin No Hi

Bob Sapp at Meiji Jingu on Seijin No Hi 2010-01-11

Today was Seijin No Hi (Coming of Age Day). I headed to Meiji Jingu to take some photos. On Seijin No Hi, many twenty year old young women wear kimonos for the ceremony, and they typically go to a shrine or visit other public places. The result is a very good opportunity for photographers to capture a colorful, traditional side of Japan. But this year, I confess, I wasn't that interested in kimonos. After some time wandering around Harajuku and feeling bored, I was glad for the distraction of Bob Sapp showing up. Judging by the movement of the crowd toward him, I wasn't the only one.

Bob Sapp was a household name in Japan a few years ago -- a K1 fighter and popular TV personality. I haven't seen him on TV for awhile, but he did have a crew with cameras and handlers following him around.

I've heard before that he's a "gentle giant," and he seemed that way. He spoke softly, stopped to pose with fans, and hoisted up kids for happy parents.

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  • nice photo!
    artistfish @ 2010-01-16 08:10:09
  • How many times japanes celebrate "Coming of Age Day". I heard about 7 and 14 years.

    PS sorry for my English
    Antony @ 2010-01-20 10:04:40
  • My husband said Bob Sapp is a great fighter
    Mindy @ 2010-01-27 07:58:16
  • What happened to Bob? He started losing fights and disappeared.
    Speaking Japanese @ 2010-01-28 04:19:40
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    Simas @ 2010-02-01 14:33:47
  • Lovely, colorful kimonos on the women!
    Tina @ 2010-02-13 10:12:19
  • Japan people are very nice and we like their culture
    Property in Turkey For Sale @ 2010-02-15 01:56:28
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    Rooster Shamblin @ 2010-02-21 20:12:26


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