Aichi Prefecture・Shinshiro City
Nabazuru Manto
A pot-handle shape traced by torches, a summer farewell fire glowing on the mountainside
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Aichi Prefecture・Nishio City
Kagi Mando
Key-shaped fires floating in the night sky above Mount Mando
Mie Prefecture・Minamiise Town
Kowaura Yamagami Festival
An ancient mountain deity festival preserved in nighttime Kowaura, brought to life by a bird performer and norito
Mie Prefecture・Matsusaka City
Hazume Mushioshi
A night in Hazume, with taiko, a conch shell, and 3-meter torches moving through the village
Shiga Prefecture・Moriyama City
Hi Matsuri
Moriyama’s Hi Matsuri, where giant dragon-shaped torches set the winter night sky ablaze
Kyoto Prefecture・Nantan City
Ōharae-shiki and Saitansai
Nantan’s New Year transition, illuminated by the Mantō-e lantern ceremony and prayers at the sacred-tree burning
Osaka Prefecture・Kaizuka City
Kaizuka Higashi Bon Odori
Chants passed down at Enkoji Temple and graceful Bon Odori dancing
Hyogo Prefecture・Himeji City
Asahidani Hiage (Hiage)
Asahidani’s Obon fire festival, carrying Atago’s sacred fire to a bamboo basket
Nara Prefecture・Gose City
Gose Lantern Offering
Great lanterns lighting up Gose at night, with the light of offerings passed down through generations