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Many people may be familiar with the Japanese word and tradition of\u00a0<\/span>Shogatsu<\/span><\/i>, meaning New Year. However, fewer are likely to have heard of\u00a0<\/span>Koshogatsu<\/span><\/i>, which is celebrated\u00a0at the end of\u00a0the\u00a0new year<\/span>.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0In Akita Prefecture, various traditional\u00a0Koshogatsu\u00a0events are held every February. In this article, I would like to introduce some of Akita\u2019s unique winter traditions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: February is summer in Australia and New Zealand, but it is winter in Japan as it is in the Northern Hemisphere.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is\u00a0Shogatsu?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
\n<\/span>In Japan, the period beginning on 1 January is called\u00a0Shogatsu, a time when families and relatives gather in their hometowns to celebrate the New Year and\u00a0reconnect with one another. In particular, the first three days of January are designated holidays for government offices and most companies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are\u00a0Koshogatsu\u00a0and\u00a0Koshogatsu\u00a0events?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
\n<\/span>Today, Japan uses the Gregorian calendar like most countries, but until about 150 years ago (in 1872), the lunar calendar was in use. In that calendar, the first full moon of the year, which occurred after\u00a0Shogatsu\u00a0(late January to mid\u2011February in today\u2019s calendar), was called\u00a0Koshogatsu. Various\u00a0Koshogatsu\u00a0events were held to mark the conclusion of the New Year celebrations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These\u00a0Koshogatsu\u00a0events carry multiple meanings, including bidding farewell to the deities welcomed during\u00a0Shogatsu, praying for a good harvest before spring farming begins, wishing for health and safety, and strengthening community ties by\u00a0participating\u00a0together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After Japan adopted the Gregorian calendar, many regions began holding\u00a0Koshogatsu\u00a0events around 15 January. However, in many parts of Akita, these events are still held in mid\u2011February according to the old lunar calendar, preserving the traditional\u00a0timing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Koshogatsu\u00a0Events in Akita<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>In snowy Akita in February, various\u00a0Koshogatsu\u00a0events take place.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25c6Kamihinokinai\u00a0Paper Balloon Festival<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
\n<\/span>In\u00a0Kamihinokinai,\u00a0Semboku\u00a0City, giant paper balloons decorated with warrior paintings and portraits of beautiful women are lit and released into the winter night sky on\u00a010\u00a0February each year. Each balloon carries wishes for health, family safety, and a bountiful harvest. The sight of more than 50 balloons gently rising into the dark winter sky is breathtaking\u00a0and truly beyond words.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A giant paper balloon gently rising into the night sky<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\u25c6Kariwano\u00a0Giant\u00a0Tug\u2011of\u2011War<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
\n<\/span>In\u00a0Kariwano, Daisen City, one of the largest\u00a0tug\u2011of\u2011war events in Japan is held every year on 10 February. A massive rope, about 80 cm in diameter, 200 meters long, and weighing\u00a0roughly 20\u00a0tonnes, is pulled by thousands of participants divided into two teams: the Upper Town and Lower Town. With a history of over 500 years, the event is rooted\u00a0in a\u00a0tradition\u00a0that predicts the year\u2019s fortunes: if the Upper Town wins, rice prices will rise, and if the Lower Town wins, the harvest will be abundant. Visitors are welcome to join in and experience the excitement firsthand.<\/span>
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\u25c6Kamakura\u00a0(Yokote Snow\u00a0Festival)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
\n<\/span>In Yokote City, the Snow Festival\u00a0called\u00a0<\/span>kamakura<\/span><\/i>\u00a0is held every mid\u2011February (13-14\u00a0February in 2026). With a history of about 450 years, dome\u2011shaped snow huts called\u00a0<\/span>kamakura<\/span><\/i>\u00a0are built, and inside,\u00a0water\u00a0deities are enshrined to pray for family safety, business prosperity, and a\u00a0bountiful\u00a0harvest. Local\u00a0children\u00a0welcome visitors\u00a0inside the huts with\u00a0a\u00a0sweet rice\u00a0drink\u00a0(amazake) and rice cakes\u00a0(mochi). The softly\u00a0illuminated\u00a0kamakura\u00a0scattered across the snowy landscape at night create a\u00a0truly\u00a0enchanting\u00a0scene.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A kamakura in front of Yokote Castle<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\u25c6Namahage\u00a0Sedo Festival<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
\n<\/span>In Oga City, the\u00a0Namahage<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/i>Sedo\u00a0Festival is held on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of February. Originating from a Shinto ritual said to date back over 900 years, the sight of\u00a0<\/span>Namahage<\/span><\/i>\u00a0demons charging down the snowy mountain with torches is both thrilling and powerful. The\u00a0Oga\u2019s\u00a0Namahage\u00a0tradition involves young men dressing as deity\u2011like ogres on New Year\u2019s Eve, visiting homes to ward off misfortune and admonish laziness. This folkloric event was\u00a0designated\u00a0as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2018.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Namahage demons running down a snowy mountain<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u25c6Yuzawa\u00a0Inukko\u00a0Dog\u00a0Festival<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
\n<\/span>\"\"In Yuzawa City, the\u00a0Inukko\u00a0Dog Festival is held on the second Saturday and Sunday of February and has a history of about 400 years. The festival began with the custom of placing small dog figurines made of rice flour at home entrances and windows as charms to ward off theft. Today, the venue is lined with adorable dog-shaped snow sculptures, and as dusk falls, the snow shrines glow softly\u00a0with\u00a0candle\u00a0lights. In recent years, a blessing ceremony for pet dogs has also been added, making the festival especially popular among dog lovers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/span><\/b>\u00a0
\n<\/span>Akita\u2019s Koshogatsu traditions have long been cherished as important events through which people living in snowy regions pray for a bountiful harvest and good health while strengthening community bonds. The flickering flames and glowing lights against the snowy landscape, along with beautiful snow structures such as kamakura, provide visitors with unforgettable experiences and the full charm of winter travel. Why not immerse yourself in the unique blend of culture and nature that Akita has to offer?<\/span>\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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