Entertainment in Japan Page 28

• Age 16～Age 60
• 2～3 hours

This is a standard plan for a traditional Japanese bride and groom experience photo shoot. You will get ready at a studio salon in Kita-ku, Kyoto, and then you will be dressed in authentic wedding attire consisting of a crested hakama and a white or colored uchikake kimono in a Japanese-style studio along the Kamo River, and your experience as a bride and groom will be recorded in photos. The photo data will be delivered digitally on the day. You will receive a free L-size mini album! ~Experience process~8:50 Meet at Grace Shiga Studio Salon, please wait 10 minutes beforehand. 9:00 Get ready, do your hair and makeup, and put on your kimono. 10:15 Finishing touches Indoor photo shoot begins as soon as preparations are complete10:30 Location photo shoot Move to the Kamo River for location photo shoot11:00 Experience photo shoot ends Return to the studio salon to change clothes

• Pickup Service
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 13:00

Charter the only premium salon cruiser on Ishigaki Island and enjoy a luxurious time. On the flybridge, you can enjoy the openness of the sea and sky without being disturbed by anyone. Go to the Yaeyama Islands just for you. AZIMUT 50ft Italy's premium salon cruiser Flybridge BBQ stove Bedroom (2 rooms) Toilet & shower room (2 rooms) Full day charter 6 hours: 09:00~15:00 ￥575,000 Half day charter 3 hours: 09:00~12:00 or 13:00~16:00 ￥345,000 *Time can be negotiated *30% increase during long holidays and New Year's holidays ■ Yaeyama Islands Charter Cruise We will plan according to your requests, such as Taketomi Island, Kohama Island, Kuroshima Island, Iriomote Island, Hateruma, Yonaguni Island, etc. *Fuel surcharge will be applied for cruising beyond the flat water area. ■ Cruiser Stay Comfortably cruise to Miyakojima and other remote islands, and cruiser stay at the destination is also possible. Please contact us for extension and stay fees. ■ Scuba diving and snorkeling options can also be added. Our divers will take you to the mysterious underwater world of Yaeyama. Please contact us for the fees for each option. ■ Bring your own food and drink. Please contact us separately for barbecue preparations. ■ We can accommodate parties, anniversaries, dates, fireworks, BBQs, proposals, wedding photos, photo sessions, etc. Please contact us. ■ Only small dogs are allowed on board, and if you bring them on board, they can be kept in a cage. ■ Up to 8 people can board, but if you prioritize comfort, we recommend up to 6 people. For cruiser stays, we recommend up to 4 people. * Children under 12 years old are counted as 0.5 people.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Charter the only premium salon cruiser on Ishigaki Island and enjoy a luxurious time. On the flybridge, you can enjoy the openness of the sea and sky without being disturbed by anyone. Go to the Yaeyama Islands just for you. AZIMUT 50ft Italy's premium salon cruiser Flybridge BBQ stove Bedroom (2 rooms) Toilet & shower room (2 rooms) Full day charter 6 hours: 09:00~15:00 ￥575,000 Half day charter 3 hours: 09:00~12:00 or 13:00~16:00 ￥345,000 *Time can be negotiated *30% increase during long holidays and New Year's holidays ■ Yaeyama Islands Charter Cruise We will plan according to your requests, such as Taketomi Island, Kohama Island, Kuroshima Island, Iriomote Island, Hateruma, Yonaguni Island, etc. *Fuel surcharge will be applied for cruising beyond the flat water area. ■ Cruiser Stay Comfortably cruise to Miyakojima and other remote islands, and cruiser stay at the destination is also possible. Please contact us for extension and stay fees. ■ Scuba diving and snorkeling options can also be added. Our divers will take you to the mysterious underwater world of Yaeyama. Please contact us for the fees for each option. ■ Bring your own food and drink. Please contact us separately for barbecue preparations. ■ We can accommodate parties, anniversaries, dates, fireworks, BBQs, proposals, wedding photos, photo sessions, etc. Please contact us. ■ Only small dogs are allowed on board, and if you bring them on board, they can be kept in a cage. ■ Up to 8 people can board, but if you prioritize comfort, we recommend up to 6 people. For cruiser stays, we recommend up to 4 people. * Children under 12 years old are counted as 0.5 people.

• Pickup Service
• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:35 / 09:05 / 09:45

----------------------------------Bring your own smartphone and earphones to use the audio guidance! (Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese)★What is automated audio guidance★It is a system that only plays directions for each location when you pass a point specified by GPS. A smartphone (compatible with iOS and Android) and earphones are required, so please bring them if you wish to use it. ----------------------------------A tour that combines a sightseeing bus tour that takes you to Okinawa's most representative spots with dinner★The sightseeing bus will take you to the Churaumi Aquarium, Kouri Island, famous for its spectacular views, and Chatan American Village, a shopping spot that looks like an open set for a movie (*^-^*)What's more, you will also stop by Manza Cape and Okashi Goten, the original home of purple sweet potato tarts!! After enjoying sightseeing in Okinawa, we will serve fresh seafood and local ingredients with an Okinawan twist in California style at Seafood House Pier 54 in Chatan (^^♪ We also have a wide selection of wines that go well with seafood, mainly New World wines! Enjoy a fun and lively time with your family and friends on the port side with a beautiful sunset★※After having dinner in Chatan, everyone will leave on their own※※Please note that the tour may be canceled if the minimum number of 10 people is not met. This will be decided 2 or 3 days in advance, and you will be contacted if the tour is cancelled.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 5～Age 10
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a dance experience plan for children from 5 years old (height about 100 cm or more). * Depending on the size of the child's head circumference, you may experience it with an adult wig, so if you are over 10 years old, please choose the adult plan. In that case, depending on the size of the head circumference, if you change to a hairdresser on the day, 2750 yen including tax will be added. note that. At the Maiko Transformation Studio, which is one subway station from Kyoto Station and right next to Gojo Station, you can transform yourself into a longing Maiko ☆ It is inevitable that you will sigh in spite of your lovely appearance. Please experience it on your birthday to commemorate your arrival in Kyoto. It is a plan with studio shooting ♪ * You cannot go out only indoors.

• Age 11～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30 / 14:30

This is a maiko transformation studio located right next to Gojo Station, one station away from Kyoto Station by subway. Transform into a maiko of your dreams ☆ This plan includes a studio shoot ♪ * Only indoor shooting, you can not go out.

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

"Samurai Training Tokyo Asakusa" is a samurai experience plan supervised by Takafuji Ukon, the head of the Ukon School of Sword Dance, which is active on the world stage. Feel like a samurai by changing into a hakama and holding a sword in Asakusa, a popular tourist destination in Japan! A swordsman from the school will carefully teach you how to use a sword. The content is designed to allow you to enjoy swordsmanship without being too rigid, so it is also fun for children and groups. At the end of the experience, you will be presented with an official school certificate with your photo, so please feel free to make a memorable and recordable memory of Japan! Since it is a completely private lesson for each group, you can of course participate alone, but please feel free to make a reservation with friends, couples, family, or groups. ① Enter the store ② Choose your costume and change ③ Take a photo with your sword ④ Start with etiquette in the dojo (if there are more than two people, the venue will be different.) ⑤ Practice drawing, sheathing, and kata ⑥ Practice fighting ⑦ Video shooting ⑧ End the experience with etiquette ⑨ After changing clothes, you will be given the photo data (SD card) and a certificate with your face photo ⑩ End

• Date Spot
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 15～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 12:00

What is Dohchoo? Kimono DochuYou may have heard the term "Oiran Dohchoo." Dohchoo means "parade." Wear a gorgeous kimono and take part in a parade around Tokyo or at the foot of Mount Fuji. Wear a high-class kimono and join a procession at Fujiyoshida Retro Shopping Street or in Tokyo.What is Dohchoo? You may have heard the term "Oiran Dohchoo." Dohchoo means a parade. Wear a gorgeous kimono and take part in a parade around Tokyo or at the foot of Mount Fuji. Wear a high-class kimono and join a procession at Fujiyoshida Retro Shopping Street or in Tokyo.

• In Door Activity
• Summer Campaign Sale 2025

• Age 18～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy nature to your heart's content. Mushio no Kamado presents a simulated rural life experience in Yokoshibahikari Town, Chiba Prefecture, which will invite you into an extraordinary world. The dynamic excitement of tilling the earth! What was once a fertile rice field is now waiting for you to breathe new life into it. The experience of cultivating barren land into farmland is truly dynamic! Use all five senses to feel the smell of the earth, the warmth of the sun, and the joy of creating something with your own hands. An unparalleled sense of accomplishment that you cannot experience in the city awaits you. So why not create unforgettable memories of rural life in Yokoshibahikari Town? Here you will find a spiritually enriching experience that you cannot get in the city!

• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

Would you like to try bouldering in Nagoya? At Bouldering House Knot, an indoor climbing gym for beginners, located within walking distance of the station, instructors will give you a thorough one-hour lesson. They will clearly explain how to climb and safety rules, as well as how to put on your shoes and how to use the holds. It is also popular with overseas visitors as an activity that can be enjoyed casually between sightseeing. All necessary equipment can be rented, so you can come empty-handed! It is an indoor facility that can be enjoyed even on rainy days, so you don't have to worry about the weather.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 8～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

A very rare jasmine field appears in the country! Why do not you make fragrant bouquets by picking the jasmine flowers that will continue to bloom during summer - early winter? As you can bring home with special container and water supply jelly, you can decorate it as it is! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Receptionist and explanation (5 minutes) ② Move - picking (15 minutes) ③ wrapping (5 minutes)

• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

It is making bath salts made from fresh herbs (raw leaves) suitable for skin quality and body symptoms! If you have a herbal efficacy table, pruned scissors, net bag, go to the garden and place herbs you want to pick. No matter how much you pinch as long as the mouth of the bag is closed OK! Pick up to two to three times if you pick up until it becomes a breadpan. Let's enjoy the Herbal Bath by picking up different kinds by all the family and changing daily! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Receptionist and explanation (5 minutes) ② Move - picking (30 minutes) ③ Finish (5 minutes)

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 17:00

[Departing from Ginowan, fully chartered] Kerama Islands boat snorkeling tour: Swim with sea turtles and experience the thrill of a paradise of coral reefs and tropical fish. Enjoy the fantastic view of the sun setting into the ocean on a chartered boat, limited to one group only. This is a special cruising experience where you can spend a romantic time with your special someone. Recommended for couples, families, and anniversaries.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 3～
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

A professional photographer will accompany you on a sightseeing trip. Please leave a wonderful photo that you cannot usually leave with your memories. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.

• Age 3～
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 12:30 / 15:00

A professional photographer will accompany you on a sightseeing trip. Please leave a wonderful photo that you cannot usually leave with your memories. Kintetsu Nara Good access from the exit 4 of the station.

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Tour code: A2-KM01-000504 The hot air balloon moored with a rope rises to a height of about 40m. Feel refreshed when you look down at the majestic scenery lit by the morning sun! ! If you want to learn how to light a fire with a burner, ask the pilot! Light up the burner and feel the explosive sound of “Goo!” and its power.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Popular starry sky photos on remote islands. Did you know that you can also take pictures on the main island? In the northern part of the main island, you can even see the Milky Way with the naked eye! Let's enjoy the starry sky together and leave memories in shape. A starry sky sommelier and an Okinawan wedding photographer will take a higher-grade starry sky photo on Kouri Island, the main island of Okinawa! Feel free to drop by while on your honeymoon! There is a starry sky that is as good as a remote island ☆★★ 1 frame 1 group charter tour! ★ Satisfaction with high-quality photos taken by the starry sky and wedding photographer ◎ ★ Easy access from resorts such as Onna Village, Nago City, Motobu Town, and Nakijin Village ◎ [Information] Experience time varies depending on season and weather . Regarding the date and time with the request reservation notation, there are conditions such as late night (after 23:00). [Plan contents] ・Photographing fee ・Photo correction fee ・Photographing data fee / 10 to 20 images (edited data) ・Time required / About 1.5 hours (including transportation) ・Location / Kouri Island [Flow of the day] Gathering → Shooting / Starry sky Observation → Local dissolution [Estimated shooting start time] Around 19:30 to 22:00 Start from the time when the stars become beautiful in order of reservation It may be delayed depending on the number of reservations and the moonlight. *Sunset time is later in southern countries. See calendar.

• For Family

• Age 3～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30

It is a meal plan at a long-established restaurant in Little Kyoto "Kamo" in Hokuetsu ♪ <Kiyountei Yamashige> Founded 180 years ago. The shop name "Yamaju" is derived from the fact that the first generation was called "Kamiyama no Shigebei" and was popular. At the time of its founding, it ran a bathhouse called "Yuya Chojuyu," which was a popular place to soak in hot water, eat leisurely, and drink alcohol. In the Taisho era, I also worked on Western food. Since then, it has been operating as a Japanese restaurant. In 1959 and 20th year, the imperial family visited us. You can spend a comfortable space with a pure Japanese-style space and the cuisine and hospitality unique to a long-established restaurant. It was published in the 2020 Michelin Guide Niigata. Fall 2021 The building was certified as a national registered tangible cultural property.

• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

Empty-handed is OK. No need to prepare anything. First, you will change into a kimono. Dressing and simple hair setting will be done here. We also have bags, sandals, and tabi that match your kimono. You will wear a kimono and enjoy lunch and walking around the city. As an option, it is also possible to request a photo shoot by a professional photographer or a professional hair and makeup artist. Rickshaw rides around the city are also wonderful (rickshaws run from April to October).

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 20:00

This is a night program held in the Kozue Corridor Canoppi Garden. A trilogy of observing glowing mushrooms, starry skies, and observing insects at night. After receiving an explanation at the meeting place, Kozue Corridor Canoppi, we will explore the forest in the park.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 90
• 1～2 hours

Drift's professionally licensed instructor will guide you. No on-site license is required. Anyone can easily experience drifting! You can also take pictures because you can ride in the passenger seat. It's a fun activity that you can do even in the rain.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 65
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

The owner travels to coffee-producing regions around the world and carefully selects coffee beans that are thoroughly managed from cultivation to harvesting and transportation! In order to enjoy high-quality coffee with a rich original flavor called "specialty coffee," he roasts and brews the beans himself. The flavor changes drastically depending on the strength of the roast and the time, so adjust the roasting level to match your favorite flavor and aroma. Experience the profound world of coffee. A place in the Shitoori district of Minami Awaji City, where idyllic rural scenery spreads out. After getting off the car, walk for two minutes along a country road surrounded by trees to the Awaji Island Coffee Laboratory "BASE COFFEE," an annex to the premises of "Fuku Cafe," a quiet, hidden old-style cafe. If a cafe is a hideaway, this laboratory has the atmosphere of a "secret base." The owner, who is obsessed with the depth and unanswerable charm of coffee, is researching and studying every day to get to know coffee better and to pursue the creation of "coffee that makes you want to talk about it with others and makes you smile". The owner carefully selects coffee beans from producing areas around the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, and thoroughly manages the process from cultivation to harvesting and transportation. Using these top quality beans, you will experience roasting, the most important process that determines the taste and aroma of coffee. For the roasting process, we use a roasting pan called "mankashakasha", which is actually used in Ethiopia, one of the countries where we purchase beans. You can choose to roast lightly to bring out the fruity aroma and acidity of citrus fruits, or roast deeply to bring out the richness and bitterness of chocolate, or you can aim for something in between. In either case, it is difficult to conduct heat thoroughly to the inside of the raw beans in order to remove the moisture contained in them. In addition, even if you choose the same beans and roast in a hand pan, the heat transfer changes depending on how the beans roll and how the wind hits them, so even if the conditions are slightly different, the taste will not be the same and an original taste will be created. The staff will give you a thorough lecture, so please feel free to try it. When the roasted beans are cooled and ground in a coffee mill, a scent containing various elements, including the scent of nuts, caramel, and citrus, rises. This is the moment when the coffee beans emit the most aroma in their life. There are hundreds of elements of the aroma, which becomes a complex and rich coffee aroma that fascinates many people. Then comes the finishing process. Hot water is poured over the fragrant freshly ground beans to extract the maximum aroma and flavor, but there is also an appropriate way to pour the hot water. When you put the carefully extracted coffee in your mouth, your face will naturally break into a smile. *One cup of roasted and ground beans will be used for tasting, but you can take the remaining beans home with you.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

Oguri Kimono Salonオリジナルの京浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄ではなかなか着る機会のない京浴衣を種類豊富に取り揃えております♪ 男性、キッズサイズの浴衣もございます。 沖縄の街を浴衣で散策しませんか？ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

レトロで可愛い、ガーリーな柄の浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を浴衣で散策しませんか？ オプションでレースのインナーやサンダルなどもご用意しておりますので、トータルコーディネートをお楽しみいただけます。 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

沖縄の伝統的な染物「紅型」柄の浴衣を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、浴衣のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を紅型浴衣で散策しませんか？ ヘアセット付きプランもございます♪ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 13～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

沖縄の伝統的な琉球衣装を身にまとい、サロンから徒歩1～2分の場所にある本格スタジオ「studio U.N.I」のプロカメラマンにロケ撮影していただけるプランです♪お好きな場所で撮影できます！ ★ロケ撮影15カット（所要時間：約1時間） ・複数枚撮影、15カットを画面上で選んでいただきます。 ・1枚はその場でプレゼント！ ・DVDもしくはメールにてデータをお渡し致します。 返却時間は当日の17時半までとなりますので、衣装のままたっぷり観光していただけます。 沖縄の街を琉装で散策しませんか？ 〜Oguri Kimono Salon〜 「Kimonoに自由を」と言うコンセプトのもと、保守的なスタイルが常識だった（KIMONO)の世界に自由な着こなし方を取り入れて発信しています。

• Age 6～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

Tour code: A2-KM01-000984 A horseback riding experience on the majestic grasslands of Aso, with a panoramic view of the Five Peaks of Aso, the Kuju Mountain Range, and the Sobokan mountain range. Beginners should start with this course! This is the only course where you can take photos with the magnificent natural scenery of Aso and Mount Aso in the background.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

[Departing from Ginowan, fully chartered] Kerama Islands Boat Snorkeling Tour: A moving experience of swimming with sea turtles | Departing from Ginowan, Okinawa's main island, to a paradise of coral reefs and tropical fish! Why not have the beautiful sea of the Kerama Islands all to yourself on a "fully chartered boat snorkel", which is rare even in the prefecture? ? The boat used is the latest boat launched in 2024. ? If you're lucky, you can have the moving experience of swimming with sea turtles! ? To a special spot where colorful [coral reefs and tropical fish] spread out? [Free GOPRO rental] allows you to take great photos of your memories?‍✈️ [Licensed guides] will give you a thorough guide. Beginners and children are also welcome! == ...

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

56th Fukushima Waraji Festival [Peach picking ticket included]Friday, August 1, 2025Saturday, August 2, 2025Friday, August 1, 18:30-21:00 (scheduled) Paid spectator seating availableNational Route 13, Shinobu-dori to Ekimae-dori Waraji Dance, Large Waraji Parade, Original Waraji ParadeSaturday, August 2, 18:30-20:00 (scheduled) Paid spectator seating availableNational Route 13, Shinobu-dori to Ekimae-dori Waraji Dance, Large Waraji Parade, Original Waraji Parade, FinaleMount Shinobu, known since ancient times for its utamakura (poem of the dead), is located in the center of Fukushima City and is best known for its three mountains: Gassan, Yudono, and Haguro. The giant straw sandals (12m long) at Haguro Shrine, one of the three Shinobu mountains (Mount Shinobu), are said to be the largest in Japan, and have been dedicated since ancient times at the Akatsuki Mairi festival every February in prayer for good walking. It is said that the origins of the giant straw sandals lie in the Niomon gate at Haguro Shrine, where straw sandals were made to fit the size of the Nio statues enshrined there. Later, people setting out on long journeys such as pilgrimages to Ise Shrine began to offer them in prayer for good walking and a safe journey. In recent years, people have also prayed for good health, bountiful harvests, safety in the home, and prosperity in business. The Akatsuki Mairi festival every February is a traditional festival that has been passed down for over 400 years since the Edo period, and giant straw sandals (currently only one foot worth) are dedicated. The Fukushima Waraji Festival originated from this "Akatsuki Mairi" and is held every year from the first Friday to Sunday in August as a festival to protect the tradition of Japan's largest straw sandals, promote local consciousness, enjoy the short Tohoku summer, and provide a place for citizens to relax. In addition, by donating a large straw sandal (one pair), the two donated to the "Akatsuki Mairi" make up a pair (both pairs), which also carries the meaning of praying for even stronger legs.