The main industry of Otama village is agriculture, that’s why they have traditional

events to wish good harvest.

The first one is “Motozoro Taue Dancing”. On the second Sunday of January the

people dance to pray good harvest in the year.

Another one is Kagura dance held at Kamiharada shrine on the third Sunday of April and October.

The Kagura dance is also for wishing good harvest.

From these events you can know how important the good harvest is in this village.