Aichi Prefecture・Inazawa City
Sanguu Shrine’s O-busha
Inazawa’s archery ritual, passed down through large straw sandals and 3 arrows
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Aichi Prefecture・Nishio City
Nishio Tenteko Festival
A traditional Atsuike procession brought to life by the beat of drums and red attire
Aichi Prefecture・Nishio City
Kagi Mando
Key-shaped fires floating in the night sky above Mount Mando
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
Aichi Prefecture・Toyohashi City
A shrine procession festival centered on the ritual sumo of Muro Hachimangu Shrine
Muro Ritual Sumo, Conveyed Through Silent Gestures and a Ring Marked with Sakaki Leaves
Aichi Prefecture・Toyota City
Tsubosaki Fire-Drilling Ritual
A traditional fire-drilling ritual passed down in Tsubosaki-cho
Mie Prefecture・Kameyama City
Katatsunu Shinji Mugi no Kowameshi
Discovering Mugi no Kowameshi, a tradition passed down at Kameyama Shrine
Mie Prefecture・Ise City
Shinzennbushin
Shinzennbushin carries on Matsushita’s prayers through the shimenawa tied at Sakishima
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