Festival
At 「Takaosan Yakuoin」, located on Mt. Takao—an immensely popular area designated as a 「World Heritage Site」 in 2020—the 「Setsubun-e Tsuina Ceremony」 is held on Setsubun, the day before the beginning o
Across Japan, daruma markets are held from the New Year through Setsubun in February. At Takahata Fudoson Kongoji in Hino City, the temple grounds are completely covered with daruma on January 28. Thi
At Yaho Tenmangu Shrine in Kunitachi City, the traditional dondoyaki ritual is held every year on Coming of Age Day. A yagura tower is erected within the shrine grounds, where sacred ropes, New Year d
In Fuchu City, the traditional dondoyaki fire festival is still carried on today in two areas: the Oshitate district and the Yotsuya district. Among them, the dondoyaki held in Oshitate is said to be
In Japan, as February approaches, the atmosphere begins to shift toward awaiting spring with the arrival of Setsubun and Risshun. Risshun is revered as the beginning of the year, and the preceding day
Located about a 15-minute bus ride from Tachikawa Station, Azusami Tenjinsha stands directly in front of the Sunagawa Yonban bus stop. Every New Year’s Day, a daruma market is held here, drawing local
On the day of the winter solstice, the “Hoshi Festival” is held at Kodaira Shinmeigu Shrine. As winter reaches its peak and people become more susceptible to illness, a new fire is kindled, and partic
Located just south of the Koshu Kaido on Daigaku-dori the city’s main street stretching straight south from JR Kunitachi Station Yabo Tenmangu Shrine hosts the “Teiryou Festival” (also known as *Okaga
Nestled in a quiet residential area of Mitaka City stands Nozaki Hachimansha Shrine. Every year on the night of October 8, crowds gather for a traditional event called “Dango Maki”, where mysterious d
Okutama Town is home to many traditional performing arts, and among them are the folk traditions once practiced in Ogouchi Village, a community that was submerged beneath the waters of the Ogouchi Dam
Every November, on the “Days of the Rooster” (Tori-no-hi) according to the traditional Chinese zodiac calendar, shrines across Japan hold lively festivals known as “Tori-no-Ichi.” These events take pl
Located about a 10-minute walk north of Kichijoji Station, facing Itsukaichi Kaido in the heart of Kichijoji, Musashino Hachimangu Shrine is home to the lively “Tori no Ichi” (Rake Fair), held every y
Komiya Shrine, located in Kusabana, Akiruno City, is said to have been built during the Kamakura period. Its temple bell, or *bonsh?*, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Every y
