Nemuri-nagashi Shinji (Nemuri-nagashi Ritual)
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Category Name:Rites and Festivals (folk belief)
This is one of Aso's agricultural rituals and an important intangible cultural asset of Japan. The Nemurinagashi ritual is performed on the night of August 6th, palanquins from each local area assemble at Kokuzo Shrine and the Onda Song is sung by the palanquin bearers as they walk through the rice fields.
Municipality
Aso City
Category
Rites and Festivals (folk belief)
Specific Location
Teno, Ichinomiya-machi
Cultural Property Designation
Performance Date(s)
August 6th
Performance Location
Kokuzo Shrine