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CHILDREN’S KAGURA

Sato Kagura, one of Japan’s traditional performing arts, is being faithfully passed down to the younger generation.

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CARP STREAMERS IN NISHIOGI 2025

May 5th is Children’s Day, a national holiday in Japan. Let’s pray for the healthy growth of all children!
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TRAVEL-FRIENDLY TEA UTENSILS

Let’s go on a trip with a tea basket!
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APRIL 2025 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI

There were also many items on display that were recommended for outings during the long holiday.
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APRIL 2025 SHINMEI-DORI ASAICHI

There were also many items on display to help people enjoy their new lives.
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FLOWERS RESEMBLING CHERRY BLOSSOMS

Like cherry blossoms, these are dainty flowers that make you feel the spring.

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NISHIOGI SPRING ANTIQUE FESTIVAL 2025

We were blessed with fine weather and there were quite a few visitors from abroad, making the event very lively.
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BUTTERFLY SHAPED FLOWER

This is a beautiful pure white butterfly-shaped flower.
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TASTE OF SPRING IN NISHIOGI 2025

Perhaps inspired by the warm weather of the past few days, bamboo shoots, one of the most representative flavors of…
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ZEN TEMPLE FLOWERS

They adorn the tranquil grounds of the Zen Temple.
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MARCH 2025 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI

How about wearing this for a cherry blossom viewing trip?
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PURE WHITE FLOWERS

The flowers bloom so gorgeously that they cover the entire tree.
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MARCH 2025 SHINMEI-DORI ASAICHI

Despite the cold, rainy weather that felt like winter had returned, Asaichi fans enjoyed shopping.
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TUFTED FLOWERS

At first glance, the flowers look like bunches of grapes.

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SPRING SNOW IN NISHIOGI

Unseasonal snow fell even in NISHIOGI from the evening of March 4th to the early morning of the 5th.
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FEBRUARY 2025 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI

Works related to the upcoming Hina Festival and Cat Day, which occurred last February 22nd were also displayed.
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THE TIME TO APPRECIATE PLUM BLOSSOMS

The plum blossoms are blooming beautifully.

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NISHIOGI DOLL FESTIVAL 2025

How about enjoying various Hina dolls while feeling the breath of spring?

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BAG-SHAPED FLOWER

This is a unique flower that looks as if it is waiting for something.
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SETSUBUN IN NISHIOGI 2025

The grand bean throwing began with the signal of a loud “boom” on a drum.
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JANUARY 2025 NISHIOGI TESHIGOTO-ICHI

A lion dance also came to celebrate the first market of the new year.
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DENSE POME FRUIT

These are vivid fruits that brighten up the park in winter.

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NEW YEAR’S FIRST MARKET 2025

Many people also took part in the “Atama-kami” or head-biting ceremony and prayed for good health in the year ahead.
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CALM BIRD

The bird remained motionless for a while, perhaps taking a break after a satisfying meal.

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FUNNEL-SHAPED FLOWERS

These are gorgeous flowers that seem to suddenly open up in a flash.
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BIRDS CONCENTRATING ON EATING

They must have been very hungry as they were pecking away enthusiastically, ignoring the presence of any people around.
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LUCKY NEW YEAR DECORATIONS

These are said to be auspicious plants that bring good fortune when cut and added to New Year decorations such as…
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NISHIOGI NEW YEAR’S SHRINE VISIT 2025

Many people prayed for good luck and prosperity in the Year of the Snake.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM NISHIOGI! 2025

This marks the start of a new challenge aimed at growth and change.
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TOWARD MI-DOSHI

Like a snake shedding its skin and being reborn as a new being, the new year should be a year in which we rack our…
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