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I had posted a preview article about the event last time, but it only made me more excited, so I arrived on the day feeling excited. The event was held with such force that it overcame the bad weather at the start!
We hope to share with you the fun of the "Naseba Naru Autumn Festival," which took place over two days on September 24th and 25th. At the end, we'll also include some photos of authentic Eisa! Please read to the end
The Harvest Autumn Festival is the best!
photo by ikoke
On September 24th, the first day of the "Nasebe Naru Autumn Festival," it unfortunately rained from the morning. However, people who were looking forward to the festival came with umbrellas in hand, and the rain stopped by the afternoon, as if overwhelmed by their enthusiasm for the festival
We were unable to meet the members of the Love Warriors Corps (Uesugi Kagekatsu, Naoe Kanetsugu, Date Masamune, Mogami Yoshimitsu, and Maeda Keiji) as they were out on the battlefield
I'm sorry to say this as a substitute, but I saw someone cosplaying as Mikazuki Munechika, a famous characterand I was touched by the sight of him giving a sachet to a small child .
Delicious Autumn Discovery!
photo by ikoke
They were already sold out before 11am ! The fact that the 1,200 yen special bowl sold out
To purchase this bowl, you need to buy a set of two tickets, each priced at 600 yen, and then exchange them at the store
The menu offered was a special festival menu. Everything looked delicious, so it was hard to decide what to order. If you hesitate, they'll sell out quickly, so you'll be in a hurry
Divide up with your family or friends and line up to get your tickets! It's essential to be efficient
The unmanned sales are also old-fashioned, like a time travel?
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There was also an unmanned sales corner called "Bokkui Market" where handmade goods and agricultural products were lined up on the veranda
The fare is paid by putting it into a hanging fish basket (a tool used to catch fish in rivers, etc.). There is also a currency exchange booth in case you don't have any coins, which is quite interesting
The "Bokkui Market," which is said to have existed since the Edo period, was unmanned, but no one would shy away from paying or cheating. It's a culture we want to pass on !
I also looked around each booth and found my favorites. The items were generally offered at 40 to 60 percent off the market price, so much so that I couldn't help but say "Thank you!" as I put my money in .
Be amazed by the traditional techniques!
photo by ikoke
There was a demonstration and sale of Otaka Poppo, a wooden carved toy that is handed down in the Sasano district of Yonezawa City
This folk craft, Sasano Ittobori," is made by carving a piece of wood called "Koshiabura" with a single blade. Recently, many popular figures, such as cute animals (pandas, penguins, and owls), have been made. As the end of the year approaches, there is no time to rest as they work on making the zodiac animal of the next year.
Apparently, some people buy one in accordance with their own zodiac sign or that of their family members . I was entranced for a moment by the adorable creatures that were created with the skillful use of a single blade.
The experience corner is also very popular with little kids!
Making a real hawk is too difficult, so it was heartwarming to see the children's eyes shining with excitement as they tried making one using cardboard
the club "Accel Link" made up of students from two universities, Yamagata University and Yonezawa Women's Junior College, for children where handmade shooting galleries, ring toss, yo-yo fishing, and more . With the help of their older brothers and sisters, the children tried their hand at these activities and enjoyed the festival.
Restaurants in the city will also be opening
photo by ikoke
Many people were served samples of charcoal-grilled Yonezawa beef, and after quietly tasting it under their masks, they were so impressed by its deliciousness that they couldn't help but buy some. By the afternoon, the Yonezawa beef had sold out, but the unique yakitori known as Uesugi-yaki (a whole thigh grilled over charcoal and coated in a garlicky sauce) was on sale and was a huge success
I was able to see authentic Eisa in Tohoku!
photo by ikoke
Members of the Eisa Youth Association came from Okinawa Prefecture, which has a sister city relationship with Yonezawa City . The festival venue seemed to be filled with the Okinawan atmosphere, with the powerful drumming and dancing that resonated in your stomach, and the piercing sounds of the unique whistling.
The powerful movements were heroic and overwhelming, but the spectators gradually found themselves swaying to the rhythm naturally
summary
Unfortunately, the first day of the "If You Try, You Can Do It Autumn Festival" started with rain, but as if the wishes of those who had been looking forward to the festival were heard, the rain cleared by the afternoon, and the festival was a great success with experiences, challenges, and a delicious food corner
The Okinawa Eisa Youth Association, who came from a long way to participate, also performed with great energy without getting wet in the rain
The second day was blessed with fine weather, and the event was even more successful
Although it was just a regional city's autumn festival, it was a very enjoyable one, with the participation of sister cities. It just ended, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who's already looking forward to next year
I'm originally from Tokyo, but I've lived in Yamagata Prefecture for 30 years. Nowadays, I am able to speak the dialect and become a local. He goes to the nearby prefectures of Miyagi and Fukushima about two to three days a month to gather information. I belong to the middle-aged group who loves cats, local sake, and side dishes. (The icon is a beloved cat)
