Takase no Aru Odori
A traditional performance from Takase, with sword-wearing dancers performing in a circle
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A traditional performance from Takase, with sword-wearing dancers performing in a circle
3 days on Tarama Island, where prayers for a good harvest are passed down through performances
Enjoy bluefin tuna and the bounty of the autumn sea in Matsumae Castle Town
A day at Misawa Air Base, with aircraft close at hand in the sky and on the ground
Four days in Sarama, connected by prayer and Kuicha
An event carrying on Akina’s ancient prayers to welcome the spirits of rice from the mountains and sea
An autumn hands-on event in Sapporo where visitors can experience Hokkaido’s railway culture
An autumn festival to experience sacred rituals that cherish life and the lively approach in Hakozaki
Ohata’s autumn festival, with mikoshi and seven dashi touring the port town