Pottery FairA pottery fair is held in May and November every year, and many people visit. (Fujita Ceramics Center P.24)Buckwheat FlowersNakagawa Town is famous for its buckwheat (soba) noodles. From September to October, if you spot cute white flowers around town, they are buckwheat flowers.Rice FieldsIn September, the rice turns golden color and farmers are busy harvesting. Freshly harvested rice is called “Shinmai” and is especially delicious.Dondo-YakiA fire festival usually held on January 15th marking the end of New Year's celebrations. Children usually gather New Year's ornaments from the neighborhood and burn them in a big communal bonfire. Spirits of the new year are supposed to go home with the smoke of this fire. The New Year“Hatsumode” is the first shrine or temple visit of the Japanese new year. Torinokosansho Shrine is a popular spot for New Year's visits. (Torinokosansho Shrine P.10)OnsenRelax in the quality hot spring waters while enjoying the scenery and nature.The hot springs in this town are called “beauty hot springs” due to their skin softening qualities.IlluminationsChristmas illuminations at Santa Hills.(Santa Hills P.20)29
元のページ ../index.html#29