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Festival Calendar of Himi / Gongon Festival, Himi-shi

In the early Edo era, local villagers prayed for rain in times of drought. When the prayer was answered, they rang the bell of Jonichiji Temple in celebration, which is said to be the origin of this festival. In the festival, along with a Buddhist service of gratitude and protection from evil, sturdy young men ring the temple bell repeatedly with a big log of pine tree,

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