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Every year the people of Omihachiman celebrate a fire matsuri. Floats parade through the town, are awarded prizes and joust. Later that evening the floats are burned.

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  • http://www.stefansblog.com Stefan

    I had to give the video a 5 star as i actually saw myself in there ;-) . The Sagicho matsuri was great fun, looking forward to go again next year … actually looking forward to the Hachiman matsuri held at the same shrine in middle of April. Thanks for the video!

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