Overview
Kaze-no-Bon, “Bon Dance of the Wind,” is a dance parade to pray for appeasing typhoons and for a bountiful harvest.
Young unmarried men and woman, who comes from Yao town, cover most of their faces with low-brimmed straw hats and wear same kimonos for each gender, dance in the street which is light up with hundreds of lanterns.
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History
This festival has a history of about 300 years. In 1702, people of Yao towns successfully obtained the letter of permission, which was issued by Load Kaga for building a new town, from Yoneya Shoubei, founder of Yao town.
People of Yao celebrated that for three days and it is believed to be the origin of the festival.
Religious Background
Shintou
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Date
September 1st-3rd
Dates and functions are subject to change without notice. Be sure to check the latest information in advance.
Location
Yatsuo-machi, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
More information
https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/spot/festival/owarakazenobon.html