TRAVEL
Toriou Festival -Fierce and Fiery Festival Fight-
TRAVEL
2018
30 mins Episode(s): 1
english
Japanese
[Festivals of Japan Season 2]
The "Toriou Festival" of Imari City, Saga Prefecture dates back to the mid-to-late 14th century. It is said to have originated from the defeat of warrior Kikuchi Takeshige against Ashikaga. Fleeing to the Ozato Region, Takeshige trained to withstand fire, originating this fiery and dangerous festival tradition. As sparks fly everywhere, the shrine parishioners fight fiercely for the sacred 833 rice balls called "gokusan". In this episode, the pride of the locals will be explored through a close look at this energetic and riveting festival.
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Part of "Festivals of Japan- Season 2"!
The "Toriou Festival" of Imari City, Saga Prefecture dates back to the mid-to-late 14th century. It is said to have originated from the defeat of warrior Kikuchi Takeshige against Ashikaga. Fleeing to the Ozato Region, Takeshige trained to withstand fire, originating this fiery and dangerous festival tradition. As sparks fly everywhere, the shrine parishioners fight fiercely for the sacred 833 rice balls called "gokusan". In this episode, the pride of the locals will be explored through a close look at this energetic and riveting festival.
Click here to preview the program!
Part of "Festivals of Japan- Season 2"!
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