Photographed 10/18/25. This is the Kawagoe Festival, Yoiyama. The lanterns on the festival float are lit and the song is performed.

Photographed 10/18/25. It is the Kawagoe Festival and the Shinko Festival.

Photographed 10/18/25. It is a festival float of a mirror lion greeting Mr. Yamada of Washi paper.

Photographed 10/18/25. Heading towards Hon-Kawagoe Station, it is a festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome Kagami Lion.

Photographed 10/18/25. It is a festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome, Kagami Lion in front of Maruhiro Department Store.

Photographed 10/18/25. In front of the Maruhiro Department Store, three festival floats were being towed. From left to right: Shintomi Town 2-chome, Kagami festival float, Otemachi Suzume festival float, Shintomi Town 1-chome, Iemitsu festival float.

Photographed 10/18/25. In front of the Maruhiro Department Store, the festival float of Otemachi Suzume and the festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome Kagami Shion are towed.

Photographed 10/18/25. It is a festival float of Otemachi Suzume in front of Maruhiro Department Store.

Notice of the Hibita District Exploration Tour “A Day of Tracing Ancient Memories” For history lovers— This full-day tour begins with a formal visit to Sannomiya Hibita Shrine in Sagami Province and then takes you slowly through the Hibita district’s living “ancient memories,” including the former shrine site, burial mounds, and Jomon-period ruins, guided by a cultural heritage specialist. 🍱The tour comes with plenty of perks! Enjoy a special bento from Megumi Kitchen made with pesticide-free vegetables and fermented seasonings, plus a sake tasting of three cups from local Yoshikawa Brewery, letting you experience Hibita’s charms with all your senses. It promises to be an unforgettable day for nature, history, and sake enthusiasts. Date and time: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00–14:00 (held in light rain) Meeting place: Sannomiya Hibita Shrine precincts (1472 Sannomiya, Isehara City) Participation fee: ¥4,000 (tax included; bento, three sake tastings, and insurance included) Capacity: 20 people (minimum 10 to run), advance reservation required The application deadline is October 27. Please take care to apply on time. For application details and more, please check the tourism association website. https://isehara-kanko.com/hibita_tour2025/... We sincerely look forward to your participation!

Photographed 10/18/25. Prayer at Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a festival float of Benkei in Shita Town.

Photographed 10/18/25. Benkei's festival float is praying for safety during the Kawagoe Festival and receiving an exorcism.

The annual grand festival of Imamiya Shrine in the western district was held on both Sunday, October 19 and Monday, October 20. On the first day’s procession, this year’s yakudoshi supporters’ group, Imamiya Reiwa Inoko-kai, carried the portable shrine from Wadayama to Imamiya Shrine in the morning, distributing lucky rice cakes and sacred sake along the route for warding off misfortune. In the afternoon, following the Atami Fue-Rei Kai flute ensemble and accompanied by the palace mikoshi, the procession toured the route from Imamiya Shrine through Tenjincho, Wadamachi, Nagisa Elementary Park, and back to Tenjincho before entering the shrine. With officials in attendance, the eve shrine ceremony was conducted at Imamiya Shrine. After the ritual, the shrine’s traditional kagura, a children’s dancer performance, and miko dances were offered, drawing a large crowd. On the second day, the festival’s main shrine ritual took place, followed by a dedication performance by wadaiko drummer Ichitaro and the hocho-shiki knife ceremony led by Takashi Kishimoto, head instructor of the Shijo Shinryu headquarters. On both days, food stalls lined the shrine and its surroundings, and not only adults but also children enjoyed the festival.

From Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, the music event titled “Atami Art Fringe: Winds of Asia” will take place over three days at the Moon Terrace in the waterside park and Dragon Bridge on the Itokawa Promenade. At the softly lit, atmospheric venues, you can enjoy dances and musical performances from countries across Asia. It’s about a 10-minute walk between the two sites. Admission to all performances is free, so please feel free to drop by. Date and time / Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26, 2025, 6:30 PM–8:40 PM Moon Terrace, Waterside Park Friday, October 24 6:30 PM–6:50 PM Korea: Dance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Japan: Fire performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM Korea: Dance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Japan: Fire performance Saturday, October 25 6:30 PM–6:50 PM Thailand: Dance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Japan: Fire performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM Thailand: Dance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Japan: Fire performance Sunday, October 26 6:30 PM–6:50 PM India: Kathak (North Indian classical dance) 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Japan: Fire performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM India: Kathak (North Indian classical dance) 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Japan: Fire performance Dragon Bridge, Itokawa Promenade Friday, October 24 6:30 PM–6:50 PM China: Face-changing performance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM Mongolia: Morin khuur performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM China: Face-changing performance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM Mongolia: Morin khuur performance Saturday, October 25 6:30 PM–6:50 PM Vietnam: Trống (drum) performance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM China: Erhu and pipa performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM Vietnam: Trống (drum) performance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM China: Erhu and pipa performance Sunday, October 26 6:30 PM–6:50 PM China: Face-changing performance 7:00 PM–7:20 PM India: Sitar and tabla performance 7:50 PM–8:10 PM China: Face-changing performance 8:20 PM–8:40 PM India: Sitar and tabla performance The event will proceed in light rain and will be canceled in severe weather. The program may change due to weather or other circumstances. Decisions will be made by 3:00 PM on each day; information will be provided via the contact number below. Inquiries / Opera Kisekan Phone 090-4606-1059

Photographed 10/18/25. It is a festival float in Shita Town and Benkei. The photos of the Kawagoe Festival will continue, but I would be grateful if you could accompany me. 🙇‍♀️

Photographed 10/18/25. The festival float began to move. It is a festival float of Miyashitamachi and Japan Takeson.

Photographed 10/18/25. It is the first day of the Kawagoe Festival. At the beginning of the towing of the festival float, the head of the pigeon sings a work song called "Wood Crafting". It is a festival float of Miyashitamachi and Japan Takeson.

This is the second day of the Kawagoe Festival.

The rain and wind were so bad that we left the festival float procession in front of Kawagoe City Hall early.

The Kawagoe Festival has begun. It is a festival float of Shintomi Town 2-chome, Kagami Lion in front of Maruhiro Department Store.

It is a tow at the night of the Kawagoe Festival. From left to right, the festival floats of Noda Gomachi and Yawata Taro, the festival floats of Shintomi Town 1-chome and Iemitsu, and the festival floats of Wakita Town and Ieyasu.

Notice of the Isehara Daijingū Annual Grand Festival The autumn tradition, the Isehara Daijingū Annual Grand Festival, will take place. Many food and game stalls will line the shrine grounds, and the event will feature a portable shrine procession, dance performances, and the customary mochi-throwing. A powerful performance of Iwami kagura will also be offered. Come and enjoy an autumn day at Isehara Daijingū with your family and friends. Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Venue: Isehara Daijingū (3-8-1 Isehara, Isehara City)

[2025 Rokkakudo Kiriko Festival] Scene of the "Rokkakudo Kiriko Festival" on 10/13 (Monday). You can see the historical Kiriko exhibition up close. The works created over time are detailed and delicate... I am overwhelmed by the beauty that I can't believe is human work! At dusk, when the lights are lit in the Rokkakudo Hall and I see the local people praying, I hope that this scene will continue to be passed down in the future, along with the miracle that has continued for more than 300 years.

Photographed on 10/14/25. It is an Annual Grand Festival of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine.

Today was the Annual Grand Festival of Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine. The Kawagoe Festival is on the 18th and 19th.

Daishizan Seidaiji Temple to Echizen Daibutsu! There was a big Great Buddha and many stone statues! The three of us tried desperately to count the numbers, but in the end there were so many that I couldn't figure them out lol 😆.

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage “Ara Odori” Ara Odori was offered on September 28th 🐵 Registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, this Ara Odori captivates viewers with vivid costumes and powerful dance 👀✨ This year the event took place indoors because of rain, which concentrated the excitement! 🔥 The audience was closer to the performance, creating an even more immersive experience 👍 Supporting this tradition is the future of the community ✨ Alongside local adults, children from Sakamoto Elementary performed with serious expressions as they carry the dance forward, earning big applause 👏

This is last year's Kawagoe Festival. Three festival floats gather and tow it. These are the festival floats of Otemachi and Suzume, the festival floats of Senba Town and Senba Jiro Yasuya, and the festival floats of Wakita Town and Ieyasu.

This is a photo of last year's Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float of the Senba Jiro Yasu family in Senba Town.

This is a photo of last year's Kawagoe Festival. It is a festival float of Ieyasu in Wakita Town.

This year's Kawagoe Festival will be held on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19. This is a photo of last year's Kawagoe Festival. A beckoning cat is dancing. 🐈