Festivals & Rituals

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2 spots

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  Ozuna (Male Rope)

  男綱

  A rope of rice straw stretched across the Asuka River. It is replaced every year on Coming of Age Day.

  • Festivals & Rituals
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  Mezuna (Female Rope)

  女綱

  A rope of rice straw stretched across the upper Asuka River. It forms a pair with Ozuna (Male Rope) downstream.

  • Festivals & Rituals