[9-10 September] A colourful ceremony celebrating harvest and giving thanks.

Shūhaira, a traditional Dengaku dance developed to celebrate and pray for good harvest, is performed every year on Nishinoshima Island. The locals perform the ritual to worship and give thanks to 10 directions for prosperity, and the dance is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan.

Day 1 = Dress rehearsal

Day 2 = Official ceremony at Mita Hachimangu Shrine

*Please respect local culture and tradition.