Fukui Prefecture・Sakai City
Maruoka Kojo Festival
A festival of samurai processions, dance, and dashi bringing color to the castle town
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Kyoto Prefecture・Fukuchiyama City
Oeyama Shuten Doji Festival
An autumn festival to enjoy the Oeyama ogre legend through parades and activities
Nara Prefecture・Totsukawa Village
Totsukawa no Odori
An Obon furyu dance in Totsukawa Village, brought to life with drums, fans, and lanterns
Shimane Prefecture・Izumo City
Odochi Kagura
A night of Izumo kagura, passed down through performances by children and adults
Nagasaki Prefecture・Sasebo City
Kirakira Festival
A winter tradition in central Sasebo, brightening the city with lights and music
Oita Prefecture・Oita City
Tsurusaki Odori
Graceful Bon Odori passed down in Tsurusaki and the colors of a summer evening
Aomori Prefecture・Higashidori Village, Mutsu City, and Yokohama Town
Shimokita no Noh-mai
Shimokita’s performing art keeps the spirit of yamabushi kagura alive
Yamagata Prefecture・Yuza Town
Yuza’s Little New Year events
Yuza’s Little New Year: Visitors in straw kendan and masks
Okayama Prefecture・Maniwa City
Omiya Odori
A summer circle dance passed down to the beat of Hiruzen lanterns and taiko