When you hear the word Oga, the first thing that comes to mind is Namahage. Every year on New Year's Eve, a demon-like figure wearing a mask with a terrifying face and a costume made of straw...
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Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representing the Tohoku region. It is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage existing in every prefecture in Tohoku...
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On October 5, 2024, the 17th Onikojuro Festival was held in Shiroishi City, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary as a city this year. Held in early October every year...
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Compared to the northern part of Iwate Prefecture, where many festivals feature floats taking to the streets, the autumn festivals in the southern part of the prefecture are rich in individuality. In towns along the Sanriku coast, mikoshi are carried in the sea...
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Autumn festivals in the northern region of Iwate Prefecture are characterized by many festivals in which colorfully decorated floats, such as warrior dolls and decorative curtains, are paraded through the city. The luck of the floats again...
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Nationally known festivals in Fukushima Prefecture include the Fukushima Waraji Festival in Fukushima City and the Uneme Festival in Koriyama City, both of which are held in early August...
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Speaking of Miyagi Prefecture's big autumn festivals, the annual festival at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, the 620,000 koku guardian of the Sendai domain, is famous. In addition, Date Masamune, the founder of the domain, founded Sendai...
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When asked, ``What is the first festival that comes to mind in Yamagata Prefecture?'', many people answer ``Yamagata Hanagasa Festival,'' which is held from August 5th to 7th every year.
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When it comes to festivals in Akita, I get the impression that there are many summer festivals that take place from July to August, such as the Akita Kanto Festival, but there are also many charming autumn festivals in various places...
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Speaking of festivals in Aomori Prefecture, there are many such as the ``Aomori Nebuta Festival,'' ``Hirosaki Neputa Festival,'' ``Goshogawara Tachinebuta,'' and even the ``Hachinohe Sanja Taisai Festival.''
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