Niigata Prefecture・Murakami City
Shionomachi Osatosama
A traditional event in which a shimenawa and celebratory songs wind through Shionomachi in winter
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Toyama Prefecture・Tateyama Town
Ashikuraji Oyama Shrine Mikoshi Procession
A summer festival where 2 mikoshi tour the village and shrine grounds before racing back at the end
Fukui Prefecture・Wakasa Town
Toiwai and Kitsunegari
A Koshogatsu observance that welcomes good fortune into Wakasa homes with celebratory sticks and chants
Nagano Prefecture・Ina City
Sanyori Koyori
A traditional Ina event featuring Tanabata bamboo poles and a mikoshi crossing the Mibu River
Nagano Prefecture・Ina City
Suwagata Onbashira Festival and Horseback Procession
A horseback procession through Suwagata and the pulling of a large Onbashira
Nagano Prefecture・Minowa Town
Minamiogawachi no Osanyari
A traditional event in which a large boat carries misfortune through Minamiogawachi
Shizuoka Prefecture・Shizuoka City
Yui no Otaiko Festival
A New Year’s Day tradition, with taiko drums and festival songs echoing through Yui
Shiga Prefecture・Takashima City
Ninigi Shrine Watashi Festival
A Kuchiki festival passed down through two mikoshi and traditional rites
Osaka Prefecture・Osaka City
Toka Ebisu events in Osaka Prefecture
Osaka’s Toka Ebisu: tie your wishes to lucky bamboo and pray for prosperity in business in the new year