One of the three biggest fighting festivals in Japan "Iizaka Kenka Matsuri" is a "fight festival" that bumps "katsugi-yatai" (a large float used to carry drums at a festival) violently in the shrine's precinct. The "fight festival" which bumps mikoshi (portable shrine) and dashi (festival float) vigorously is done in various parts of Japan. Among them, "Iizaka Kenka Matsuri" … [Read more...] about Iizaka Kenka Matsuri (Fight Festival), Fukushima
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Fukushima Waraji Matsuri (Straw-sandals Festival), Fukushima
One of the "Tohoku Rokkon Sai" (Tohoku Six Soul Festivals) In Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, the “Fukushima Waraji Matsuri” (Straw-sandals Festival) is usually held for two days on the weekend in early August. The dedication of the large "straw-sandals" made for Deva Kings is the origin of this festival. The highlight of this festival is the size of the straw sandals. … [Read more...] about Fukushima Waraji Matsuri (Straw-sandals Festival), Fukushima
Ouchi-juku, Fukushima
When you visit "Ouchi-juku" in Minami-Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture, it makes you feel like you got lost in a historical drama. This town which flourished as a post-station town during the Edo period brings back the cityscapes of the time, thatched-roofed houses line up. In the photogenic town, there are many delicious local cuisines such as "Negisoba" which uses a green onion … [Read more...] about Ouchi-juku, Fukushima
Lake Goshikinuma, Fukushima
"Lake Goshikinuma" at Bandai Plateau in Fukushima Prefecture is a scenic spot where there are about 30 large and small lakes. The water surface of the lake group changes into various colors depending on the season and weather, and it is a mysterious beauty. It is approximately 30 minutes by car from “Inawashiro Bandai Kogen” IC Banetsu Road. There is Lake Goshikinuma on the … [Read more...] about Lake Goshikinuma, Fukushima
Soma Nomaoi Festival, Fukushima
"Soma Nomaoi Festival" (Equestrian Warrior Festival) is a festival held in July 23 to 25 every year in Haramachi City, Fukushima Prefecture. A cavalry group of men running through in the scorching sun! The scenery spreads as though it was time traveling. The samurai wearing genuine armor helmet in the wild plain where the midsummer sun is shining will march steadily magically … [Read more...] about Soma Nomaoi Festival, Fukushima