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Nakanoshima is now quite beautiful island, but in the past this island was the place of exile. After Jokyu War emperor Gotoba was sentenced to deportation to this island. He lived rest of his life in 19 years in this
Tarama village, a small island between Ishikagi and Miyako, Okinawa pref., is one of the most beautiful villages in Japan. You can go there by ship or air from Miyako or by ship from Ishigaki. From August 8 in lunar
At Sai village Kabuki has been played by the local fishermen as entertainment for more than 100 year at Fukuura district. The local fisherman changes himself to Kabuki actor. Now around 15 fishermen still play Kabuki and present Kabuki
Esashi town is located in about 1.5 hours drive(70km) from Hakodate. So, you can enjoy one day trip from Hakodate. This town still remains its prosperous assets when herring fishing was very successful. To enjoy this town I recommend you
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
In Mishima town there is a traditional festival called “Saiknokami”. People cut the sacred trees from the mountain and decorate them by “Onpei” and “Onpe”, lucky charms made by papers and/or fans. There are 4 types of “Sainokami” in each