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Nagano Prefecture・Tenryu Village
Shimoina Okochi Shikaoi Event
An Okochi spring festival expressing hopes for a good harvest through a straw deer and hunting gestures
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Aichi Prefecture・Nishio City
Toba Fire Festival
A fire festival dating back over a thousand years, where participants brave the flames to predict the harvest
Aomori Prefecture・Hachinohe City
Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival
Traditional processions from 3 shrines, with mikoshi and dashi floats bringing color to Hachinohe’s summer
Fukushima Prefecture・Minamisoma City and elsewhere
Soma Nomaoi
The sight of armored horsemen evokes the history of this region.
Tokyo Metropolis・Fuchu City
Kurayami Festival
Mikoshi and large drums moving through the darkness—a traditional festival alive in Fuchu
Toyama Prefecture・Oyabe City
Genpei Higyu Festival
A festival where giant fire oxen carrying history race through the city
Hyogo Prefecture
Banshu Autumn Festivals
Explore autumn festivals across Harima, brought to life by yatai and mikoshi
Nara Prefecture・Nara City
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
A spectacular festival of shrine rites and performing arts handed down through the ancient capital of Nara
Ehime Prefecture・Seiyo City
Kubono’s Eight-Deer Dance
Kubono’s traditional Eight-Deer Dance, accompanied by flutes and drums