Ecchu “Owara Kaze no Bon Festival” is a festival that takes place in the Toyama city Yao area in Toyama prefecture in early September each year. Dancers covered in straw hats dance to the performance of Kokyu (Chinese fiddle) and shamisen, which are full of unique tones. A man is proud and a woman dance shows a gentle and refreshing dance that exudes curvaceous beauty. A … [Read more...] about Owara Kaze no Bon Festival, Toyama
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Todaiji Temple Omizutori (Water-Drawing Festival), Nara
If you take this spark, you can live without any illness "Todai-ji Temple Nigatsu-do" is a large-scale Buddhist temple located in the northeastern part of Todai-ji Temple, a little away from the area where "Great Buddha Hall" is located. It is famous nationwide for "Omizutori" (Water-Drawing) that scatters fire powder. Also, within the precincts of Todai-ji Temple, it is a … [Read more...] about Todaiji Temple Omizutori (Water-Drawing Festival), Nara
Bon Festival of Nishimonai, Akita
"Bon Festival of Nishimonai" held in Ugo-machi, Akita Prefecture, is a summer festival that boasts a history and tradition that is one of the three major Bon festival dances in Japan. It is held every year from August 16th to 18th. Although it is a small town with a population of about 20,000 people, about 100,000 tourists visit in three days. In addition to the beauty of … [Read more...] about Bon Festival of Nishimonai, Akita
Hakata Dontaku Festival, Fukuoka
"Hakata Dontaku Festival" is a hot festival that brings the whole city together. The "Hakata Dontaku Festival" is a festival that is held every year in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is a popular historical festival that attracts many people from outside the prefecture. "Dontaku" is a Dutch word "Zondag" that means a holiday meaning Japanese language. It has a tradition … [Read more...] about Hakata Dontaku Festival, Fukuoka
Rokugo no Takeuchi (Bamboo Fight Festival of Rokugo), Akita
Every year in February in Misoku-cho Rokugo, Akita Prefecture, the "Rokugo no Kamakura Festival", with its history and tradition, takes place. "Rokugo no Kamakura", which is designated as a national important intangible folk cultural asset, has a history of over 700 years. It is a traditional event created by people of Misato-cho Rokugo, wishing for good harvests, safety and … [Read more...] about Rokugo no Takeuchi (Bamboo Fight Festival of Rokugo), Akita
Otaru Snow Light Path (Otaru Yukiakari no Michi), Hokkaido
It is an event where fantastic, romantic, and such words go well. Otaru, a historic port town located next to Sapporo. The atmosphere of the city is full of tourists at any time of the year. "Otaru Yukiakari no Michi" (Otaru Snow Light Path) (Otaru Yukiakari no Michi) is held every year in Otaru and the 21st event in 2019. Today, it is a popular event that 500,000 people visit … [Read more...] about Otaru Snow Light Path (Otaru Yukiakari no Michi), Hokkaido
Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival, Aomori
“Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival” is one of Aomori's three major Nebuta Festivals, along with the “Aomori Nebuta Festival” and the “Hirosaki Neputa Festival”. As the name suggests, Nebuta stands, the largest being 23 meters tall. The appearance of Tachineputa, which is equivalent to the height of a seven-storey building, as it walks through the city, is a scene where a special … [Read more...] about Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival, Aomori
Pantu Festival, Okinawa
"Pantu Festival" is an event to get rid of evil spirits that is taking place in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture. It is an unusual rare festival in other parts of Japan and has also been designated as important intangible folk cultural asset. The Pantu Festival is held in two districts of Hirarashimajiri and Uenonobaru of Miyakojima. Each type has a different format, but the one … [Read more...] about Pantu Festival, Okinawa
Kyo no Tanabata (Star Festival of Kyo), Kyoto
"Kyo no Tanabata" (Star Festival of Kyo) is an event that colors summer nights in Kyoto with light. It is held in Kyoto city every August, on the theme of "Wish", after "Tanabata", an event that wishes once a year. Fantastic art of light that colors the river and riverbanks of Kamogawa is amazing. This event is becoming popular every year since you can enjoy fantastic light up … [Read more...] about Kyo no Tanabata (Star Festival of Kyo), Kyoto
Shoro Nagashi Festival (Spirit Boat Procession), Nagasaki
"Shoro Nagashi Festival" (Spirit Boat Procession) which is the typical summer of Nagasaki Prefecture in the third week of August is done to mourn the spirit of the deceased. Generally speaking, "Bon" is said to be the period to welcome and hold a religious service for the spirits of our ancestors and relatives, but there are differences in how to provide such services in … [Read more...] about Shoro Nagashi Festival (Spirit Boat Procession), Nagasaki