TRAVEL
Toyohama Sea Bream Festival -Japan's Bizarre Festival-
TRAVEL
2017
30 mins Episode(s): 1
english
Japanese
With energetic chants, a giant sea bream is towed by the excited townspeople of Toyohama, Aichi Prefecture. Originally a festival held to bless maritime safety and an abundant catch, it provides a unique spectacle for onlookers to enjoy. Five in total, the gigantic seabreams are made of bamboo, wood, and white cotton fabric, and some even weigh over 1 ton! At the climax of the festival, the seabreams are sent crashing into the shrine gate, and their faces crumble... This episode will take us to the dynamic spectacle that is the Toyohama Sea Bream Festival!
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Part of "Festivals of Japan - Season 1".
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Part of "Festivals of Japan - Season 1".
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