[Ronin]

The only time being in a mikoshi parade is bad is if you are over 6’ tall and everyone else is like 5’4”.

While mikoshi still have some religious significance, carrying the things is all about partying down and having a blast.

I am sure these guys had a great time.

[AmericanInTokyo]

We should take back "Merry Christmas" in the military then, to be fair and equal. I think there should be no further ACLU crap/objection to using US federal dollars in the military to play religious themed Christmas carols, for example, on PA systems or on Armed Forces radio.

PS, getting hit by a bouncing mikoshi is no fun. You know the drill.