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Japanese drums break the silence and create strong beats. Upon the appearance of these drums, three large torches four m

Local people from the old four villages carry three portable shrines and parade in the town. On the final day of the fes

This is the formal start of the ocean-bathing season at Crescent Beach. Various events including the Japanese drum perfo

“Tanabata (Star Festival)” decorations made by children in city kindergartens and nurseries are displayed on

The formal start of the ocean-bathing season at the municipal Tomonoura Bathing Beach. Various events including a prayer

Prayers are offered for everyone’s good health and protection against evil, as participants walk through a large r

The festival of "Niagari Odori (dance)" designated as an intangible cultural heritage of Hiroshima Prefecture, takes pla

This is a Bon Festival dance based on local bon dance handed down in the region from the old days, as well as a newly cr

Japanese traditional performance such as kagura dance and drum, centering on the “Hane Odori” dance handed d

A large catch of shrimp is expected by all who come for trawl-net sightseeing in summer. You can get fresh caught fish a

The famous feature in Tomo besides beautiful scenery and numerous historic sites is the sea bream fishing performed in M

The festival holds many amusing events and games, including goldfish scooping, ring goal, struck out, etc. Each shopping

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