Morioka Hachimangu Festival
I was back up in Morioka again for yet another festival, this time for the 300 year old Hachimangu Matsuri. The Hachimangu Matsuri is a 3-day festival with floats, music, dances, and yabusame (mounted archery). The floats take 6 months to decorate and 200 people are attached to each one. The floats depicted characters from Japanese and Chinese history/legend and Kabuki characters. ... Japan festival events culture Morioka matsuri Iwate hachimangu-matsuri parade floats dance archery yabusame ...
Author: RoninDave; Tags: Japan festival events culture Morioka matsuri Iwate hachimangu-matsuri parade floats dance archery yabusame
