Hiroshima Prefecture・Mihara City
Inao Shrine Gion Festival Dance
A traditional dedication dance from Kui-cho, adorned with hats and taiko
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Tokushima Prefecture・Komatsushima City
Tatebi Cylindrical Fireworks
Traditional offering fireworks entrusting Tatsue’s prayers to sparks
Ehime Prefecture・Imabari City
Okamura Island Bow Prayer
Okamura Island’s traditional bow prayer, where the twang of arrows rings out alongside Ise Ondo
Kochi Prefecture・Shimanto City
Daimonji Okuribi
A large character-shaped fire lighting up the night sky, passed down at Jūdaiji Mountain
Fukuoka Prefecture・Miyako Town
Oritate Hachiman Shrine Yamakasa
An offering of strength, as the mikoshi and 8 yamakasa resound together
Fukuoka Prefecture・Kitakyushu City
Tenraiji Bon Odori
A Bon Odori passed down in Tenraiji, where taiko and song come together
Fukuoka Prefecture・Kitakyushu City
Koyanose Bon Odori
A Koyanose Bon dance that keeps the memories of the post town alive through shamisen and drums
Fukuoka Prefecture・Kitakyushu City
Nomote Bon Odori
Nomote’s circle dance, passed down around a large umbrella
Fukuoka Prefecture・Fukuoka City
Imajuku Kamimachi Tenmangu Oni-sube
Imajuku’s New Year’s event, where demons and young men struggle as they go around the town