- A parade of 1,000 people in traditional Japanese attire took place in Nara on Wednesday, December 18, 2025.
- The event, called Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri, is a centuries-old tradition held annually to pray for a good harvest and peace.
- The procession is a designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and took place near a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The event, called Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri, is a centuries-old tradition held annually to pray for a good harvest and peace.
- The procession is a designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and took place near a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Nara held the Kasuga Wakamiya Onmatsuri Dec. 18, 2025. 1,000 people in traditional Japanese attire paraded in this centuries-old ritual for harvest & peace. Designated cultural property near a UNESCO site. #Japan #Nara #Festival
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251218_01/#summary
Date: Dec. 18, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-18
Created: 2025/12/18 12:40
Updated: 2025/12/19 07:59
Last Read: 2025/12/19 07:59