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Toei-Town Hana Festival (Naka-Zaike, Toei Town)
Date : 12/08/2024
The only Hana Festival whose roots are recorded
The Hana Festival is held annually in areas around the town of Toei from November to March and has continued for more than 700 years. It is even designated a national important intangible folk cultural property.
Of these festivals, Naka-Zaike's is the only to have its roots recorded and thus it is known that its beginnings came from nearby Ashikome in 1872. Even with this rich history, the Naka-Zaike area has a small population and thus receives aid from other areas to keep the tradition going strong.
Of particular interest is the Sakaki Oni Demon which comes out and the Yubayashi purification custom, where hot water is splashed around from straw brushes bringing good luck to spectators. The best way to enjoy a Japanese festival is to get in on the fun, so don't be afraid to make a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
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