Aichi Prefecture・Western Owari
Owari Western Children’s Zairen
A summer in western Owari brightened by lanterns and prayers lit by children
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Aichi Prefecture・Shinshiro City
Nabazuru Manto
A pot-handle shape traced by torches, a summer farewell fire glowing on the mountainside
Aichi Prefecture・Nishio City
Kagi Mando
Key-shaped fires floating in the night sky above Mount Mando
Kyoto Prefecture・Nantan City
Ōharae-shiki and Saitansai
Nantan’s New Year transition, illuminated by the Mantō-e lantern ceremony and prayers at the sacred-tree burning
Nara Prefecture・Gose City
Gose Lantern Offering
Great lanterns lighting up Gose at night, with the light of offerings passed down through generations