Chiba Prefecture・Nagareyama City
The Obisha of Hिरेgasaki
A traditional Hिरेgasaki shrine ritual in which arrows shot by the Seven Lucky Gods pierce demon targets
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Hatsu-uma (Kamitsuki)
Kamitsuki’s Hatsu-uma: a lion visits homes to ward off misfortune
Tokyo Metropolis・Mikurajima Village
Inane Shrine Grand Festival
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Kanagawa Prefecture・Ninomiya
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Ueno Bon Odori
A traditional Bon Odori in Ueno, Minamiechizen Town, featuring folk songs and costumes
Nagano Prefecture・Anan Town
Hiyoshi Okkuwa Festival
A festival in which a mikoshi bearing a hoe-shaped object travels through a mountain village, carrying prayers for a good harvest
Aichi Prefecture・Nagoya City
Toda Festival’s dashi events and the Hachimansha dashi
A festival of dashi and karakuri puppets passed down by five districts
Aichi Prefecture・Toyokawa City
Hikoma Shrine and Hachiman Shrine festival: Sasa Odori and Seven Lucky Gods dances
A dedication festival in Mitsu Town, entrusting wishes to drums and dances of the Seven Lucky Gods