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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!
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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
The members of the Love Samurai Squad (Uesugi Kagekatsu, Naoe Kanetsugu, Date Masamune, Mogami Yoshiaki, and Maeda Keiji) were away on a mission, so we were unable to meet them.
I apologize for saying this as a substitute, butMikazuki Munechika, a famous characterI did see someone cosplaying asand I was touched to see them giving scented pouches to small children.
Delicious Autumn Discovery!
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Many items were already sold out before 11 AM! The fact that even the special 1,200 yen rice bowl sold out firstるとは、心待ちにしていた人が多い証拠ですね。
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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handmade goods and agricultural products were lined up on benchesan unmanned stall called "Bokkui Market" whereThere was also
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 apparently unmanned, yet no one refused to pay or tried to cheat the vendors. It's a culture we should definitely pass on!
I also went around to each booth and found some favorites. The items were generally offered at prices 40% to 60% cheaper than market price, so much so that I couldn't help butsay "Thank you!" when I put the money in.
Be amazed by the traditional techniques!
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a wooden toy traditionally made in the Sasano district of Yonezawa City,Otaka Poppo,was taking place. "Poppo" apparently means toy in the Ainu language.
created by carving a type of wood called "Koshiabura" with just a single knifeSasano Ittobori,". Recently, many popular characters such as cute animals (pandas, penguins, owls, etc.) have been created. As the end of the year approaches, the artisans are said to be so busy creating the zodiac animal for the following year that they have no time to rest.
Apparently, some people buy them in honor of their own zodiac sign or the zodiac signs of their family members. I was captivated for a while by the adorable creatures that were created with the masterful skill of a single knife.
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
comprised of students from Yamagata University and Yonezawa Women's Junior College,the "Accel Link" clubfor childrenoffering handmade shooting games, ring toss, and yo-yo fishing. The children enjoyed the festival, trying their hand at the games with the help of older students.
Restaurants in the city will also be opening
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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!
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which has a sister city relationship with Yonezawa City,A youth group from Okinawa Prefecture,came to visit. The powerful drumming and dance that resonated in your stomach, along with the piercing sound of their unique finger whistles, made the festival grounds feel like they were filled with Okinawan culture.
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 over 30 years now. I've become completely accustomed to the local dialect and feel like a local myself. I occasionally
visit neighboring Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures two or three days a month, supposedly to gather material for my blog.
I belong to the middle-aged group that absolutely loves cats, local sake, and local snacks. (My icon is my beloved cat.)
