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Saitama Prefecture・Kazo City
Tamashiki Shrine Kagura
A living tradition of Edo kagura in Kazo, performing a ritual to purify the four directions
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Wakayama Prefecture・Nachikatsuura Town
Fan Festival
A traditional fire-and-water festival, with mikoshi shaped like fans and large torches heading toward Nachi Falls
Hokkaido・Esashi Town
Esashi Kamome Island Festival
Esashi’s summer festival, featuring sea rituals and a Kitamaebune boat race
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Niigata Prefecture・Niigata City
Kambara Festival
A grand festival in Niigata where otakusen divination meets the lively atmosphere of the stalls
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Miyagi Prefecture・Kurihara City
Sanno Historic Park Iris Festival
A festival to discover 300 varieties of Japanese iris and the colors of Ichihasama
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Akita Prefecture・Yokote City
Asamai Park Iris Festival
An early-summer festival at Asamai Park, colored by 500,000 Japanese iris flowers
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Ehime Prefecture・Imabari City
Hitori-zumo
A Dedication Sumo Match with an Invisible Rice Spirit on Omishima
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Kumamoto Prefecture・Yamaga City
Inuko Hyotan Festival
A Yamaga Gion festival entrusting wishes to puppies and gourds
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Tokyo Metropolis・Sumida City
Edo no Sato Kagura
A stage art from Edo, depicting myths with masks and instrumental music