Performers demonstrate acrobatic stunts on top of ladders, which is known as "Dezome-shiki," as part of the Tokyo Fire Department's New Year Fire Review held at Tokyo Big Sight on Tuesday morning. About 2,700 professional firefighters and members of community-based fire companies in Tokyo and 137 fire vehicles, helicopters and ships were mobilized for the annual demonstration. About 10,000 people attended the event. For more photos, visit JapanToday.Gallery
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lovemeruforever
I think I can not go up but firemen can climb up the ladder and I like to climb up high place and I am so happy to see it. -meru my dauther's comment.
some14some
Nothing but a 'performance' !
ptolemy
"Look maw no hands, yee haw!"
Sarge
Check out that Tokyo blue sky. It's been like that for nearly two weeks now. Amazing indeed!
josebove
Even with no hands, I suspect their jobs have more "stability" than the average Toyota worker.
Betzee
When I see photos like this I regret not starting pilates at a younger age since it helps achieve balance.
In the photo each firefighter's body is balanced at a slightly different angle. This reflects the fact each person's "core" is a little bit different.
Raja Kumar
Wow,14 days of amazing blue skies in Tokyo. Tokyo can see clearly now,all obstacles.
kwatt
Japanese firefighters long time ago did not use water to extinguish fire. Their jobs to put off all fire was to demolish/destroy neighbor houses before burning houses as quickly as possible. Firefighters climbed up the roofs quickly and broke roofs then caused collapse of houses. Today their performance is relic.
Sarge
Right on, Raj!
30061015
Like something outta Dr. Suess.
ronindave
great photo! I've been lucky to catch to a few times over the years.
check out my vid from last year - not as many acrobats then though http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo637rLM0n4&feature=channel_page