{"id":92299,"date":"2022-02-10T16:46:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T07:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=92299"},"modified":"2024-11-25T22:07:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:07:37","slug":"the-traditional-local-culture-in-central-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/the-traditional-local-culture-in-central-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Traditional Local Culture in Central Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Central Japan is home to some of Japan\u2019s best-known traditional culture and crafts, with many places offering you the chance to experience it first-hand. One such place is the picturesque riverside town of Gujo Hachiman, which is located deep in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This authentic small castle town with its pristine natural springs and traditional architecture is famous for its important bon<\/em> dance, known as Gujo Odori, one of Japan\u2019s three most important dance festivals. It is also known across Japan for its unique local crafts, which we will explore in this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Gujo Odori is a massive street party started in the late 1590s by a local feudal lord, Endo Yoshitaka, to encourage all the people of his domain to get together and harmonize regardless of rank or social position. <\/p>\n\n\n\nGujo Hachiman in Gifu Prefecture <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gujo Odori <\/h3>\n\n\n\n