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peach blossom, the traditional flower of Japan (the Cherry being a symbol from the Edo period symbolizing the
Samurai culture), is viewed as well though these flowers earlier than the Cherry. In some places flower viewing parties are held on traditionally fixed dates. This is one of the most popular events during spring. The subject of flower viewing has long held an important place in literature, dance, and fine arts. Ikebana (flower arrangement) is also a popular part of Japanese culture and is still practiced by many people today. Some main things people do during this event are games, folk songs, folk dance, flower displays, rides, parades, concerts, kimono shows, booths with food and other things, beauty pageant, and religious ceremonies. Families go out during weekends to see the cherry blossoms, and participate in the many festivals and activities.
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the streets near Aomori JR rail station. These floats are constructed of wooden bases and metal frames. Japanese papers, called washi, are painted onto the frames. These amazing floats are finished off with the historical figures or kabuki being painted on the paper. These floats can take up to a year to complete. There is a dance portion of this festival. There are haneto dancers and they wear special costumes for this dance. Everyone is welcome to purchase their own haneto costume that they may too join in on the fun (Mishima, Aomori Nebuta
Festival).
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This event is held every year. Thousands of artists from all over Tohoku and even further regions come to Nango to perform. This is the largest open-air jazz concert held in Tohoku region. This festival began in 1989, in a small venue indoors. There was such a large response from the fans that it was
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Chinese folk legend concerning two stars-the Weaver Star (Vega) and the Cowherd Star (Altair)-who were said to be lovers who could meet only once a year on the 7th night of the 7th month provided it did not rain and flood the Milky Way. It was named Tanabata after a
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This festival is held annually and features colorful lantern floats called nebuta which are pulled through the streets of
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are large, historic festivals in local cities that attract more than 2 million visitors each year, and more than 1 million visitors each year, respectively. According to a 2022 survey, they ranked first and second, respectively, in recognition in Japan, with the Gion
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weaving maiden from a
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are prayed to for a good harvest of rice and other crops. These festivals are divided into various types according to their significance and ritual practices, the most representative of which are as follows. Typical spring festival practices are
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Japan celebrates the entire season of the cherry blossoms. There are festivals in nearly every region of Japan, and some locations, food is available or a park may be decorated with lanterns. Some locations of cherry blossom festivals include:
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expanded into a large annual festival. One must purchase tickets for this event (Bernard, 2007). This summer jazz festival does not cost anything but potential members of the public still need to receive a ticket to enter the event.
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are prayed to for a good harvest of rice and other crops. In agricultural festivals, different ceremonies are held in each of the four seasons, and festivals are classified into different types, such as
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to name their yearly drift festival. It uses the
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dolls; a set of dolls representing the emperor, empress, attendants, and musicians in ancient court dress) are set up in the home, and the family celebrates with a special meal of
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Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival held in Hirosaki Koen Hirosaki-city, Aomori prefecture. This festival is held late April-early May (Mishima, Cherry Blossom Festivals 2010).
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performed at festivals are also registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists. For example, 41 folk dances including
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3044:Other Names: Oshōgatsu (O is an honorific prefix)
2009:"Yatai" Parade on Miki Autumn Harvest Festival in
1901:, farm work is simulated in the Shinto shrine hall
1455:from various regions of Japan are registered as "
4560:List All Japanese Festivals in the United States
4291:"Eventos: Seto Matsuri dias 06 e 07 de novembro"
2830:Matsuyama Shiroyama Koen Cherry Blossom Festival
1891:and other New Year's decorations are burned and
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3351:Other Names: The Star Festival
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5961:Lists of festivals in Japan
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4517:Biological Conservation
4343:"Annual Phoenix Events"
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438:Religion portal
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4855:Taika Reform
4833:Asuka period
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5236:Prefectures
5216:Environment
5211:Earthquakes
5196:Archipelago
5103:Pacific War
5059:Late Modern
4867:Nara period
4813:Paleolithic
4301:January 24,
3682:Kōhaku maku
3550:toshi no se
3526:chitose-ame
3474:Pocky no Hi
3309:Hana-eshiki
3307:) and 花会式 (
3301:Yokubutsu-e
3268:Hanamatsuri
3246:Sakai River
3200:hina ningyō
2960:Hanamatsuri
2948:Hinamatsuri
2787:Lake Towada
2554:in October
2135:Aoi Matsuri
2011:Miki, Hyogo
1822:aki-matsuri
1810:niiname-sai
1794:aki-matsuri
1778:niiname-sai
1764:mushi okuri
1733:mushi okuri
1652:Festivals (
1627:aki-matsuri
1543:Aoi Matsuri
1457:Furyu-odori
1378:tatematsuru
1138:Rugby union
1081:Pornography
1076:Video games
973:Light novel
852:Hinamatsuri
815:Ingredients
202:Nihon Shoki
5940:Categories
5876:Television
5798:Literature
5760:Hikikomori
5681:Aesthetics
5559:Censorship
5441:Ministries
5411:Government
5125:Heisei era
5108:Occupation
5066:Taishō era
5027:Boshin War
5007:Government
4975:Edo period
4888:Genpei War
4838:Taihō Code
4638:—archived.
4626:Reggie.net
4607:(Japanese)
4373:Meetup.com
4274:January 3,
4247:January 3,
4221:January 3,
4059:The Nikkei
3995:Kyoto City
3693:References
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3416:shōryōdana
3212:hishimochi
3180:Momo Sekku
3139:Koshōgatsu
3124:otoshidama
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1123:Basketball
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965:Literature
690:Traditions
624:Ryukuyuans
547:Healthcare
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103:Polytheism
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5818:Mythology
5730:Festivals
5653:Sexuality
5606:Languages
5579:Etiquette
5574:Education
5523:Transport
5335:Judiciary
5296:Elections
5206:Districts
5191:Addresses
5179:Geography
5153:Reiwa era
5083:Shōwa era
4997:Meiji era
4987:Bakumatsu
4910:Genkō War
4770:Education
4733:Overviews
4616:JCITI.COM
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538:Education
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318:Festivals
312:Practices
252:Engishiki
232:Kogo Shūi
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5925:Category
5740:Folklore
5638:Religion
5611:Japanese
5584:Gambling
5394:Maritime
5275:Politics
5256:Villages
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4780:Military
4765:Economic
4699:articles
4630:Hirosaki
4596:Archived
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4753:Shoguns
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2871:Brazil
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2742:Yotaka
2680:Tenjin
2673:Sendai
2659:Tokyo
2642:Tokyo
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2585:Nagoya
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2480:Tokyo
2448:Kyoto
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2386:Kyoto
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2326:Atsuta
2297:Place
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5663:Women
5564:Crime
5498:Labor
5328:LGBTQ
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4785:Naval
4748:Clans
4710:Index
4695:Japan
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3708:都市と祭り
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3493:Pocky
3425:sutra
3250:Beppu
3092:otoso
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2919:Wales
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2729:Kōchi
2697:Osaka
2648:Sannō
2631:Sanja
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1038:Media
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5735:Flag
5724:wine
5451:list
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4758:Wars
4743:Eras
4418:2018
4405:ISBN
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