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| CHRYSANTHEMUM Doll |
top three chrysanthemum dolls in Japan |
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Every year from October to November, a chrysanthemum doll exhibition is
held at Kasumigajo Park in Nihonmatsu Castle. Counted among the top three
chrysanthemum dolls in Japan, the entire venue is filled with lustrous
chrysanthemum flowers and colorful autumn leaves. Nihonmatsu has long been
home to many chrysanthemum enthusiasts, and chrysanthemum dolls have been
displayed around the town since the early 20th century. Since 1955, the
Chrysanthemum Festival has been held in Kasumigajo Park as a spectacular
event. Each doll is made using more than 50 chrysanthemums, and the chrysanthemums
are dressed in a three-dimensional way, making it a sight to behold. The
dolls are dressed-upchanged four to five times during the exhibition, so
you can get a close-up look at the skilled craftsmanship. |
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| EBISU CIRCUIT |
called the Mecca of Drifting |
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Opened in 1986. It has nine courses in the highlands at the foot of Mt. Adatara, and a wide range of events are held there, from racing to sports driving and drifting competitions. Each course is relatively small, and although it does not host big races such as SUPER GT or Super Formula, it is known for hosting drifting competitions such as the D1 Grand Prix, and is called the "Mecca of Drifting". It is attached to the Tohoku Safari Park, and various animals are kept along the road from the gate to the circuit. |
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| DAKE Hot Spring |
already known in Kyoto in the 9th century |
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This hot spring has a long history, having already been known in Kyoto
in the 9th century. Its long history has seen it encounter landslides and
fires, and it has relocated and changed its appearance each time. The name
of the hot spring has also changed many times before it became the current
"Dake". Eventually, various inns and shops joined together, and
it steadily developed as a modern hot spring. It is said to be effective
for gastrointestinal disorders and neuralgia. The water is usually clear,
but once a week it turns milky white, known as "Milky Day", and
is one of the famous attractions of Dake Onsen. Milky Day usually falls
on every Monday, but the date can be delayed due to bad weather or other
circumstances. |
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| CHOCHIN (Lantern) Festival |
one of three major lantern festivals in Japan |
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Nihonmatsu Shrine's autumn festival, also known as the "Nihonmatsu
Lantern Festival," is held on the first Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
of October every year. It boasts a tradition dating back more than 360
years, and is counted as one of three major lantern festivals in Japan.
The highlight of this lantern festival is the evening festival on the first
day. On this day, seven taiko (drum) floats loaded with lanterns are paraded
from each town, and the bonfires of Nihonmatsu Shrine are transferred to
the red lanterns. The highlight is the sight of 3,000 lanterns traveling
across the night sky, burning red. This is the only day that all town gather
together for the night-time parade. |
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