Nozawa Onsen villagers clash torches in annual Dosojin Festival

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Nozawa Onsen village held its traditional Dosojin Festival on January 15th. The event is a UNESCO Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The festival involves villagers with torches clashing with men in their厄年 (yakudoshi, unlucky ages) to protect a shrine. It is held to pray for good harvests, ward off evil, and wish for good relationships and healthy children. The Dosojin Festival is a vital cultural event for Nozawa Onsen, with organizers emphasizing its importance for future generations.


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