http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/index.html KANSAI Event en http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/event_pref_detail_1592.html <br>On January 10, the day of Hon-Ebisu, Saito Ogomaku (lighting of a holy fire for invocation) is performed. Thereafter, Hiwatari-no-Gyo (walking on the fire) is conducted by young and old male and female parishioners using the remaining coals, praying for their healthy, peaceful life. KANSAI Event 関西広域機構 2011-06-15T15:02:40+09:00 http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/event_pref_detail_3783.html <br>Straw boats are sent down the river in place of children's misfortune. KANSAI Event 関西広域機構 2011-12-06T13:37:24+09:00 http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/event_pref_detail_1466.html <br>Pretty Echizen narcissus on the Echizen Coast is in full bloom in winter. The Echizen Coast has the largest fields for narcissus cultivation in Japan. A variety of events are held during the season, including a fair that features products from each town and village, a chance to pose for a photograph with Miss Narcissus and unattended stalls that sell narcissus. KANSAI Event 関西広域機構 2011-04-08T11:24:06+09:00 http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/event_pref_detail_1510.html <br>Young men wearing kesho-mawashi (sumo wrestler's ceremonial apron) bear a portable shrine. KANSAI Event 関西広域機構 2011-02-02T11:43:12+09:00 http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/event_pref_detail_3784.html <br>In this festival, participants tug at a massive rope in a kind of fortune-telling on the success of crops, business, and more. KANSAI Event 関西広域機構 2011-08-18T13:32:44+09:00 http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/event_pref_detail_1509.html <br>Various events are being held, including a daimyo feudal lord's procession and palanquin racing. KANSAI Event 関西広域機構 2011-03-01T13:14:59+09:00 http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/event_pref_detail_1508.html <br>This is a ceremony of Himure Hachimangu, a shrine with a history of more than 1,000 years. The Taimatsu (torch) Matsuri festival and Taiko (drum) Matsuri festival are held. KANSAI Event 関西広域機構 2011-04-01T17:46:31+09:00 http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/event_pref_detail_1507.html <br>A ceremony of early spring to purge evil with sacred fire and pray for prosperity and safety in the new year. The festival is known for its uniqueness, where ascetic devotees walk on hot cinders of gomagi (wooden pieces for writing people's wishes). KANSAI Event 関西広域機構 2011-05-18T13:07:43+09:00 http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/event_pref_detail_3785.html <br>More than 3,000 people dance synchronized with umbrellas decorated in gold and silver strips and bells, making for a breathtaking sight. KANSAI Event 関西広域機構 2011-06-15T13:15:22+09:00 http://www.kippo.or.jp/e/event/event_pref_detail_1506.html <br>Plum blossoms are a symbol of the early spring in Japan. Plum bonsai (potted trees) of more than two meters in height and plum bonsai aged over 400 years old are on display. Being visited by many tourists, the exhibition is said to be one of the most famous plum tree exhibitions in Japan for its size and historical background. KANSAI Event 関西広域機構 2011-05-18T13:07:26+09:00