Genji Festival
A dazzling historical procession through Kawanishi, with warriors linked to the Genji clan
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A dazzling historical procession through Kawanishi, with warriors linked to the Genji clan
Prayers and festivities at Izushi Hatsuma, welcoming spring to the castle town
Yuzawa’s winter prayers, illuminated by snow shrines and candlelight
A winter festival that welcomes spring early with early-season enburi and Hashikami soba
An all-night ritual preserving myth-inspired dances in each village
An ancient rice-field ritual dance in Tanagura, depicting a bountiful harvest on a taiko drum
The sound of green bamboo and visiting deities protect Mishima’s Little New Year
A winter tradition in central Sasebo, brightening the city with lights and music
A summer festival illuminating a town of spring water with Japanese umbrellas and lanterns