Akina’s Arasetsu observances
An event carrying on Akina’s ancient prayers to welcome the spirits of rice from the mountains and sea
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An event carrying on Akina’s ancient prayers to welcome the spirits of rice from the mountains and sea
Ujima’s Autumn Festival, Brought to Life by 5 Dashi and Work Songs
A torchlit imperial festival comes to life in the ancient capital: Yawata’s imperial festival
Towada’s traditional kagura, brought to life by 5 lions and lively music
3 days of dashi, mikoshi, and local performing arts bringing Hanamaki's streets to life
Okutama’s elegant folk performing art, passed down by dancers in women’s clothing
An autumn festival in Daishoji featuring the Old Kutani large-plate mikoshi
A tradition of dance, music, and kyogen alive in the villages of Kashiwazaki
An autumn festival praying for a bountiful harvest, with mikoshi and dashi bringing the streets of Yajima to life