A welcome of God of Ise

At seven communities in Oura-cho, there is a festival which deifies God of Ise on this day. The event is a name of "Ise-Kou." At Okoba, people disguise themselves and welcome God of Ise at a crossing. A welcome is called "Omukae-suru" in Japanese. Then, in this area, the name of this event came to be called "Omuke."

Place: Okoba, Oura-cho, Kagoshima, Japan.
Day: February 11, 2005
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Clip - A welcome of God of Ise

Traditional event movie in Kagoshima

WINTER	SPRING	SUMMER	AUTUMN
Jan. A move of God of Ise - KASEDA - January 11, 2002 Feb. A welcome of God of Ise - OURA - February 11, 2005 Feb. Drawing of lots in "Ise-Kou" - KASEDA - February 11, 2002

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