More than 200,000 people visit each year, and “Kawamanabashi”, which has been selected as a UNESCO World Intangible Cultural Heritage, and “Kemanai Bon Odori”, which is also registered as an important intangible cultural property of the country, are planned by Kazuno City. And, live delivery will be done online.

These two festivals, which represent Kazuno’s summer, have been canceled this year due to the coronavirus.
Festivals that are deeply rooted in the area will be canceled because people who have been preparing for many months, people who return home to enjoy the festival every year, people who are in the area for the first time because of this, various people. It will lead to a break in the precious time connecting people with people.

As a Nippon handiwork picture book, we will convert this situation into something even more enjoyable, and let’s experience “onsite” and “with everyone” next year! We will carry out this initiative so that you can think that.

From August 19 (Wednesday) 19:30, live streaming will be performed from the Kazuno City official channel “Kazuno City Akita Prefecture Kazuno Iii!” on YouTube.

Approximately 30 people will appear at the two festivals and we will convey the charm of “Hanawa Bayashi” and “Kemauchi Bon Odori” using three cameras with a sense of realism.
We also hold a special collaboration project where you can see the prepared scenery and watch two festivals that are usually held separately.

We will deliver “Hanare Bayashi” and “Kemauchi Bon Odori” that will be connected to next summer!

■ Implementation details
Date and time: Scheduled for Wednesday, August 19 at 19:30
Distribution URL: Kazuno City, Akita Official Channel “Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture Kazuno Like!”
＞ Kazuno, Akita Official Channel

At Nippon Handicraft Encyclopedia, we will continue to work on video production and online distribution to convey the traditions and culture of the region.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.

■About “Nippon Handiwork Encyclopedia”
The Nippon Handicraft Encyclopedia introduces the handicrafts of Japanese craftsmen, the local culture and traditional crafts, which was released in January 2015 under the concept of “Leaving the handwork of Nippon.” It is a moving image media.
＞Nippon Handiwork Encyclopedia Official Website