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Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Festival float event(土崎神明社祭の曳山行事)

つちざきしんめいしゃさいのひきやま Tsuchizaki Float Festival

Warrior-doll floats carrying satirical placards on their backs; UNESCO Intangible Heritage.

TypeArt festival
City / townAkita
Area in the prefectureCentral area

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Where is Tsuchizaki Float Festival?
It is in Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
What can I see at Tsuchizaki Float Festival?
Warrior-doll floats carrying satirical placards on their backs; UNESCO Intangible Heritage. The focus is crafts and ceramics, calligraphy.
When was Tsuchizaki Float Festival established?
It dates from the 1600s.

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