Thousands of spectators have gathered in Nagasaki City, southwestern Japan, for a traditional autumn festival.
The Nagasaki Kunchi Festival opened on Friday. It dates back 377 years and has been designated a national cultural treasure.
Seven communities in the city took part in dances and other performances at Suwa Shrine.
A group from a community once known for its textile dyeing opened the festival with a dance depicting their work.
Another group from the coastal town of Dejima presented a model of a Dutch-style sailing ship. During the feudal Edo period, Dejima was the only port open to the Netherlands -- Japan's sole trading partner in the West.
In a performance by yet another group, an elementary school student dressed like a fisherman threw a fishing net from a model ship. Spectators applauded when he netted 5 fake carp on the ground.
The festival will run through Sunday with performances across the city.
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