The image is a black and white photograph of a large group of people gathered on a street in a traditional Japanese village. The people are dressed in colorful traditional Japanese clothing, with some wearing kimonos and others wearing hats. The street is lined with buildings with traditional Japanese architecture, and there are several red umbrellas providing shade for the people. The sky is clear and the overall mood of the image is lively and festive. The photograph appears to be from the early 20th century.