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2026.05.04 Hyakushika mass dance at Esashi Jinku Festival

Photo report of the Hyakushika Grand Dance (May 4, 2026: Esashi Jinku Festival) [Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture]

The Esashi Jinku Festival, held annually on May 3rd and 4th in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, will feature a grand performance of the folk art "Shishiodori" (deer dance), known as "Hyakushika Taigun" (Hundred Deer Grand Group), on May 4th, 2026, the second day of the festival.

AoiwaAoiwa2026.05.08

Aizu Higan Lion (Tenning Lion)

Aizu Higan Shishi | A folk performance from the Aizu region, danced during the spring equinox [Fukushima Prefecture]

What is Aizu Higan Shishi? Aizu Higan Shishi is a type of lion dance (sanbiki shishimai) widely distributed in eastern Japan, primarily in the Kanto region, consisting of three solo performers working together...

AoiwaAoiwa2026.04.08

Shiogama Shrine's Hote Festival

Hote Festival | A fire-prevention ritual with over 300 years of history held at Shiogama Shrine [Miyagi Prefecture...].

The Hote Matsuri (Sailor Festival) is a fire prevention ritual held annually on March 10th at Shiogama Shrine in Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture. Due to the vigorous movement of the portable shrine, it is considered one of Japan's "Three Great Wild Portable Shrines"...

AoiwaAoiwa2026.03.27

Dainichi Hall Bugaku | Two Dainichi Buddhas

Dainichido Bugaku, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage with a history of approximately 1,300 years | Dedication in 2026...

Located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture, bordering Aomori and Iwate prefectures, Ohirumemuchi Shrine is located in the Hachimantai district of Kazuno City. Every year on January 2nd, the shrine is dedicated to the important intangible cultural properties designated by the national government and UNESCO...

AoiwaAoiwa2026.02.13

Vajrayana Vairocana Buddha of Dainichi Hall Bugaku

Dainichido Bugaku | Bugaku with a history of approximately 1,300 years, dating back to the famous monk Gyoki [Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture]

Located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture, bordering Aomori and Iwate prefectures, Ohirumemuchi Shrine is located in the Hachimantai district of Kazuno City. Every year on January 2nd, the shrine is dedicated to the important intangible cultural properties designated by the national government and UNESCO...

AoiwaAoiwa2026.02.12

This is also [Kamakura]. "Hey, Gongoro of Kamakura!" shouts the mysterious spell "Kuzukuro...".

Kamakura is an event unique to Akita Prefecture. There are several reasons why it's called Kamakura, but they're not entirely clear. Kamakura was once a small festival held throughout Akita Prefecture...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2026.01.30

Yokote Kamakura Festival to be held from the second Friday to the second Saturday of February from 2026

For a long time, Yokote Kamakura has been held on fixed dates for two days, February 15th and 16th, but from 2026 it will be held over two days, the second Friday of February and the following Saturday.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2026.01.27

Rokugo Kamakura: Two groups of soldiers holding long bamboo clash to pray for a bountiful harvest

The Akita Prefecture event "Kamakura" is a heartwarming event held in Yokote City, where children gather inside a snow dome to enjoy rice cakes, sweet red bean soup, tea, and more.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2026.01.23

Morioka Illumination Bright, which colors the winter nights of Morioka, is back again this season...

This winter, Morioka Illumination Bright has begun, illuminating the bitterly cold winter nights of Morioka with gentle, warm lights. This event follows on from Morioka Snow Red, which ended at the end of 2022.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.01.13

Futodama no Mikoto appears in the second act, "Hoheimai"

Sakaki-ryu Aoma Kagura at Aoma Shrine | A venerable Kagura dance performed in Kyoto [Sen...

What is Sakaki-ryu Aosokagura? The history of Sakaki-ryu Aosokagura dates back to 1807 (Bunka 4), when Suzuki Tsushima, the 32nd head priest of Aosoka Shrine, traveled to Kyoto and met with the head of the Kyoto Shinto Shrine Haku Shirakawa...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.12.28

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