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Nishiokoppe, Hokkaido
Sep. 19, 2024
Shinto Shrine Festival September 11th marked the shrine festival in the Nishiokoppe district. Elementary and junior high schools ended classes early, and by 10:30 everyone had gathered at the starting point for the mikoshi procession. Adults and children alike wore happi coats and moved through each neighborhood association. Preschoolers dressed in ochigo (child attendant) costumes followed the adults and the older students, walking on bravely. It took about two and a half hours to complete the whole route. Because people usually travel around the village by car, it had been a long time since anyone walked this much. The lion-dance team reportedly visited each house with someone at home, which took more than twice as long. Thank you to everyone for your hard work. Despite all that walking, the elementary school children were full of energy for the sumo tournament! They worked hard to earn pocket money for enjoying the evening variety show. Although it was a serious competition, the sumo tournament was full of smiles. The whole village was awash in festival spirit for the day. I will post separately about the evening variety show! #Nishiokoppe Village #Shrine Festival #Mikoshi Procession #Parade #We paraded through the streets #Tengu #Sumo Tournament
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Nagano Asamaonsen Spa Tourism Association.
Sep. 18, 2024
Torch Festival The torch Festival of the Annual event Misya Shrine will be Held in on Saturday, October 12th. As an evening festival, it is a traditional dedication festival in which the gods who have seen the safety of the residents' lives and the harvesting of crops have completed their great duties for one year and return to the inner shrine of Mt. Sansai on the smoke of torches due to the gratitude and enthusiasm of the residents. Departing at 7 p.m. from the front of the port of Asama Hot Spring, about 20 bundles of lit torches will parade toward Misya Shrine. It will be launched Dedication fireworks at 8 p.m. As a result, please note that the inside of Asama Hot Spring will be partially closed.
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