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Donto Festival, a traditional event for New Year's Day [Miyagi Prefecture]

When the sound of bamboo exploding in flames echoes through the temple grounds, the people of Miyagi Prefecture realize once again that the new year has begun. Held at Osaki Hachiman Shrine in the cold skies...

Chimon2017.01.16

Namahage Saito Festival

Akita is hot even in winter! 4 recommended winter festivals

Akita people love festivals. There is probably no one who does not know that the Kanto Festival is one of the three major festivals in Tohoku. The Kanto Festival is approaching and I can hear the ohayashi practicing...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.10.27

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