Akita’s Inukko Festival – Giant Snow Dogs

A news report on the Inukko Matsuri, a 400-year-old festival held in Akita Prefecture:

Inukko Festival (Yuzawa)

Small shrines built of snow enshrine a little dog figure of moshi rice paste. The shrines are flanked by dog figures, also made of snow.
-ANA

2 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - February 10, 2008 at 12:53 pm

Categories: General Japan Tags: akita, festival, inukko, japan, matsuri

http://whatjapanthinks.com Ken Y-N

“moshi” rice paste? ANA needs a proof-reader!
morningstar

Look like everyone are having a great time . Wish we have festival like that here. Japan always have many great festivals.

Akita’s Inukko Festival – Giant Snow Dogs

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