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The Soma-no-Ma Oi, which is held mainly in the city of Minamisoma, is a traditional horse culture with a history of more than one thousand years. It is also an important intangible folk cultural property of the country. A horseman warrior ensifies himself in ancestral armour, and wears a period picture scroll on the courageous and gorgeous pommel. * Contents may be changed or canceled depending on the situation.

On May 25, the first year of the first year of the year (1336), the priest god, Masasari Kusunoki, was loyal to Emperor Go-Daigo at the beginning of the year, and in the land of the Minagawa River, after a fierce battle with the morning enemy Takashi Ashikaga, he was martyred for being sworn to the "Seven Life Bandit" with his brother Lord Jongji. The Kusunoki festival is a festival honoring the feats of Masasei and honoring Omoritoku.

It is known as "Tatami no Ue Pottery City", which is held in the “Old Yoshimatsu Family Residence” and the surrounding shopping district. Many up-and-coming young potters gather from all over the country. One of your favorite dishes may be found among the atmospheric old Yoshimatsu family houses.

The best highlight of the Monji Minato Festival is the celebration parade on the 25th (Sunday). Around 2000 people, led by Monji Minato Ambassadors, will be joined by music squads, shagiri squads and fancy-dress cars, among others, to march buzzing through the city. There are plenty of events such as the selling of bananas and total dances of Monji Port's specialty at the stage. In addition, ships of the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Japan Coast Guard, which are usually hard to see, call at Moji Port. Scheduled to open to the public.

A festival that recreates the former buzz of Imaritsu with the likes of Yakomojade, the female mikoshi, and the citizen's dance. It is a summer festival with women leading roles, with the aim of inheriting the ceramic culture and promoting local industry. "Dotan" is a dialect of this region that means "which way". Image courtesy: Imari City Promotion Division

The best rice planting shrine in the prefecture with a history of more than 500 years. After frequent interruptions, it was re-established in 1999. There is a historical costume procession, such as the abominable children, Saotome, Tadō, Tashita, Tatejin, and Tashin, who arrive at Ojita through the approach to the shrine, after a ritual at the shrine that bestows the name Sanae. While performing arts such as Noh-tube solo, mindance, and brass band are being played, they are actually hand-planted.

In the Peron competition on Sunday, the 25th, they will be rowing aboard the Peron ship. The rumble of dora and drums will be buzzing, and 32 people will be on board each ship. There will also be a fireworks display on the eve on Saturday, 24th. Image courtesy: Aioi

There are plenty of projects that family and friends can enjoy, such as gourmet stalls and kids' activity spaces.

Shiba Light Daihooma, which has been running since the early Taisho era, was served by 100 people of Omine Shugen. At around 12 o'clock, at the Yukai Dojo, after the prayers of the visitors, the treasure bow, the treasure sword, the hoax, etc., and the prayer statement for the fulfillment of world peace and lay people is read out, it is ignited at about 13 o'clock on the Shimako-Dai Tin in the center of the precinct.

Masasari Kusunoki, nicknamed by Mr. Kusunoki, is a warlord at the end of the Kamakura era, a warlord equipped with Ji, Jin, and Isamu. Tombstones built by Mitsukuni Tokugawa include the late Tokugawa period Shishi, such as Yoshida Matsuin and Sakamoto Ryoma. It became the cornerstone of the Meiji Restoration. The event will be held in honor of the most sunny figure that led the way to Kyoto, with Masasari Kusunoki Kusunoki, who made great achievements in Kenbu Chung, welcoming Emperor Go-Daigo from Oki in this Kobe. A number of costumes that rigorously mark the North-South Dynasty era are a must. It is Kobe's summer wind poem, and the last time it was held in 2018. It will be held for the first time in seven years.