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Hiroshima Prefecture・Shobara City
The Oyama Memorial Rice-Planting Ceremony in Shiobara
Shobara’s agricultural heritage, passed down through prayers for cattle and horses and rice-planting songs
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Hokkaido・Sapporo City
Sapporo Lilac Festival
A festival to enjoy lilac fragrance, music, and spring in Sapporo
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Hokkaido・Hakodate City
Esan Azalea Festival
Spring in Esan, where volcanic rock meets crimson azaleas
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Hokkaido・Ozora Town
Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival
A flower festival in Higashimokoto, with hills of moss phlox and a spring sky overhead
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Akita Prefecture・Nikaho City
Kotaki Chokurairo Mai
Seven dances of Kotaki, passed down on an earthen stage
Okayama Prefecture・Kasaoka City
Hittaka
Kanoura’s fire festival, where Genpei lantern designs appear on two mountains
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Akita Prefecture・Akita City
Hiyoshi Shrine Sanno Festival
Hiyoshi Shrine’s Sanno Festival, where a mikoshi travels through the streets of Araya
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Aichi Prefecture・Toyokawa City
Oiden Festival (Toyokawa City)
A Toyokawa civic festival of dance and hands-on activities
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Saga Prefecture・Saga City
Saga Joka Sakaenokuni Festival
A community festival connecting Saga’s downtown with dance and smiles
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