初子祭（湯神社・道後温泉）
Ehime · Shikoku
New Year festival at Yu Shrine overlooking Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama, praying for good harvests, business prosperity and family safety. Features engi-mochi rice-cake throwing, dondo-yaki talisman burning, lion dance and suigun taiko drumming.
Happens every year
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