History and Culture

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    Mushiroda Ohinasama Kaido (Display of …

    In late March till early April every year since 2012 (Heisei Era year 24) this doll festival display on the street ha…

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    Residents of Isaki District show how t…

    *Satsuma-jiru: hot rice topped with grilled then grated fish and other ingredients in miso based sauceYou will have a…

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    Maana no Zashiki-Bina (Spectacle of Hi…

    This particular traditional Hina doll display at private houses held on the 2nd and the 3rd of April is to celebrate …

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    Kawanazu no Hashira Matsu Shinji (Shin…

    This Shinto ritual event is held on the third Saturday to Sunday of every April. It was originally started during the…

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    Omoto Jinja no Hyaku-Ya Sai (Festival …

    This is the only festival of Japanese archery in Nanyo region (southern area of Ehime prefecture). It originally star…

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    Model plane flying festival named afte…

    This festival is held on the 29th of April every year to praise his achievements of Chuhachi Ninomiya who is called "…

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    Teya Teya Wave (Dance)

    Groups of children and adults take full pleasure of dancing in the street in rock-style rhythm "Teya Teya Wave," whic…

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    Gotanda no Hashira Matsuri (Festival u…

    This festival is held at Oji no Mori Koen Park on the 14th of August every year. It started based on the tragic tale …

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    Yawatahama Minato Hanabi Taikai (Firew…

    The night of August 15th is beautifully colored by thousands of fireworks launched off Yawatahama port. Hearts and so…

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    Honai Aki Matsuri (Autumn Festival)

    The Autumn Festival is organized at the shrine of each district of Honai. Distinctive features of Kara-Shishi-mai (li…