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Japanese to English: Hiroshima Japanesque General field: Other Detailed field: Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
Source text - Japanese 広島ジャパネスク【祭り編 ①】
広島県には、古くから現代に伝わるお祭りがたくさんあります。
番組では、県内の伝統的な祭りを４つ紹介します。世羅郡世羅町に室町時代から続く「神殿入（こうどなり）」。７つの地区がその年の豊作に感謝するために夜、竿に灯ろうを付けた竿灯（かんとう）を持って稲荷神社を目指します。尾道市山波町には元禄時代から伝わるとんど祭りがあります。地元では「神明さん」と呼ばれ親しまれている「山波神明祭り」。高さおよそ１３ｍ、重さは４００㎏あります。これをお神輿のように担ぎます。そして三原市久井町の久井稲荷神社に伝わる「はだか祭り」は手にするとその年幸福がもたらされるとされている「御福木」を男たちが裸にふんどしスタイルで奪い合います。呉市豊町には８００年以上続く弓祭り「百手神事」があります。25ｍ先の的を目がけて矢を放って行きます。
Translation - English Hiroshima Japanesque [Festival 1]
In Hiroshima there are many festivals which have been passed down from ancient times.
In this program we are going to introduce 4 of them.
The first is KOUDONARI, which is celebrated within the county of Sera. People from seven nearby regions gather during the night carrying KANTOU, which are rods with lanterns attached to their ends, and head to the Inari shrine (a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the god Inari) to express their gratitude for the plentiful harvest.
Residents of Sanba-cho in Onomichi city celebrate a festival called SANBAJINMEIMATSURI (known locally as JINMEI-SAN) by displaying TONDO (bamboo towers) in a festival which can be traced back to the Genroku era (1684 A.D. – 1709 A.D.). These TONDO are about 13 meters high and weigh around 400 kilograms. The celebrants carry these TONDO as they would a MIKOSHI, a sacred palanquin, and march throughout the city.
Kuiinari shrine in Kui-cho, Mihara city has its own traditional festival called HADAKAMATSURI (naked festival), in which men wearing traditional loincloths struggle fiercely to obtain the OFUKUGI, which is a lucky sacred stick. The one who gets it is called the lucky man, and will be blessed with a year of happiness.
Yutakamachi in Kure city has an archery festival called MOMOTESHINJI, which has been observed for more than 800 years. Archers shoot their arrows from 25 meters away from the marks.
Hiroshima Japanesque [Festival 2]
In Hiroshima there are many festivals which have been passed down from ancient times.
In this program we are going to introduce 3 of them.
Tomo-cho in Fukuyama city holds one of the 3 major fire festivals of Japan called, TOMO NO OTEBI MATSURI. A Large torch made from pine trees which weighs over 150 kilograms and is up to 4.2 meters long is set ablaze and dedicated at NUNAKUMA shrine.
Osakikamijima-cho in Toyota county has an ocean festival during the Summer called SUMIYOSHI MATSURI, which has been celebrated for over 200 years. In this festival the KAIDENMA (cutter/barge race) takes place in which 5 cutters from 5 different regions vie to be the first to row up to the shore.
Miyajima-cho in Hatsukaichi city has its own traditional festival which has been celebrated since the Edo era called TANOMOSAN. As Miyajima was considered a holy island, agriculture was forbidden and its people obtained crops from the town on the other side of the shore. This festival is held in order for its people to express their gratitude for the plentiful harvest which was shared with them.
Hiroshima Japanesque [Festival 3]
In Hiroshima there are many festivals which have been passed down from ancient times.
In this program we are going to introduce 3 of them.
Toujou-cho in Shobara city has a traditional festival in which visitors can see local residents dressed in traditional Japanese armor and kimonos as they march around the city wishing everyone long lives and sound health.
Eba-cho in Nishi-ku has its own traditional festival handed down from more than 250 years ago called EBA NO HIMATSURI. It’s a festival which originated as the port town flourished under the feudal domain of Hiroshima.
REITAISAI, the Fall festival of the KAMEYAMA shrine in Kure city has a unique character. Ogres called YABU wrestle over the offering of the bales of rice dedicated to the shrine. What’s behind their wrestling?
Hiroshima Japanesque [Festival 4]
In Hiroshima there are many festivals which have been passed down from ancient times.
In this program we are going to introduce 4 of them.
Senba-cho in Onomichi city has its traditional festival it has inherited from the Yayoi era (300 B.C. – 250 A.D.) called HADAKA MOCHITSUKI. Men wearing loincloths, white headbands and white Japanese socks pound mochi with pestles called SASURI.
Saizaki-cho in Mihara city has its own traditional festival called FUTONDANJIRI (mattress shrine), which originated amongst fishermen trying to secure good luck for their expeditions. During the festival sacred palanquins are covered with flat red cushions which are opulently decorated and embroidered and are carried upon the heads of the participants who bear them with gratitude.
Onomichi city has a traditional water festival which has been inherited from the Edo era (1603 A.D. – 1867 A.D.) This festival is dedicated to express gratitude for water. People from the town entertain visitors with puppets who splash water from their fingers.
Kuiinari shrine in Mihara city has a festival which has taken place once a year for more than 400 years called GION MATSURI. In this festival 7 regions gather together and perform various dances such as the lion dance, the dance with a bamboo hat, the cane dance and so on.
Hiroshima Japanesque [Festival 5]
In Hiroshima there are many festivals which have been passed down from ancient times.
In this program we are going to introduce 4 of them.
Akasak-cho in Fukuyama city has a traditional event inherited from over 300 years ago called MUSHI OKURI. After the rice planting residents gather to ring gongs and beat drums in a vibrant procession which marches around the town in order to drive away crop-eating insects and to pray for a bountiful harvest.
Onomichi city has a more than 200 year old festival called BETCHA MATSURI. The origins of this festival go back to ancient times in which a plague was rampant within Onomichi city and people went to pray at each and every shrine in order to drive off disease.
Toujo-cho in Shobara city has a traditional event which has taken place for more than 400 years and has been registered as a piece of important intangible cultural heritage called HIBA KOJIN KAGURA. While the performers perform 7 divine rituals over the course of 2 hours, the local residents bring their own KOTATSU which are wooden frames covered with futons, bearing a heat source inside. These KOTATSU keep the observers warm as they enjoy the show.
MIYAJIMA ODORI, the traditional event of Miyajima-cho in Hatsukaichi city takes place every year on the 17th and 18th of August. The dance is said to be infused with Buddhist chants. Can you imagine what kind of dance this might be?
Hiroshima Japanesque [Festival 6]
In Hiroshima there are many festivals which have been passed down from ancient times.
In this program we are going to introduce 4 of them.
GIONSAI which is celebrated in Tadanoumi-cho in Takehara city bears A tradition in which anyone who acquires a charm called MAMEZARU will be blessed with a year of good health.
The festival called OKAGENSAN is a traditional festival in which people construct small boats from wheat straw and then place a slip of paper within them upon which a wish is written. They then release the boat and it is said if the boat makes it to Miyajima island then the person’s wish will come true.
KENKA MIKOSHI of Shinichi-cho in Fukuyama city started in the middle of the Heian era (794 A.D. – 1185 A.D.) The three regions of the town gather and clash into each other to gain victory.
YOSHIWADAIKO ODORI is a traditional drum festival carried on in the Yoshiwa region in Onomichi city from the Muromachi era (1392 A.D. – 1573 A.D.) Participants march around the region before heading to Jodoji temple. When they walk up the stairs to its garden they do so backwards. What’s behind this action?
Hiroshima Japanesque [Festival 7]
In Hiroshima there are many festivals which have been passed down from ancient times.
In this program we are going to introduce 4 of them.
Mihara city has MIHARASHINMEIICHI which is known for its DARUMAICHI (Dharma doll market) with a history of more than 430 years. The origins of this traditional event are associated with Takakage Kobayakawa who built Mihara castle. During the festival the area is packed with stalls selling dharma dolls known to be charms of good luck.
Saikokuji of Nishikubo-cho in Onomichi city has an annual event called HIWATARI SHINJI. In this event people walk through a patch of fire with bare feet while wishing for a year of good health.
Setoda-cho in Onomichi city has MYOGA KAGURA in which people divine their fortunes for the year using dolls.
Innoshima-cho in Onomichi city has the HOURAKU ODORI. It is a traditional event from the Muromachi era (1337 A.D. – 1573 A.D.) and originated in the prayer for victory for the Murakami Suigun (The Murakami Warriors of Water).
Hiroshima Japanesque [Old Temples 1]
In Hiroshima there are many old temples with long and distinguished histories of which we are proud.
In this program we are going to introduce 4 of them.
KORINBO temple of the Hongwanji school of Shin Buddhism located in Koda-cho, Akitakata city, has a garden in the famous style of Azuchi-Momoyama named KEICHO NO NIWA. The temple also contains a BONSHO (a specially made bell for Buddhist temples) which was crafted 620 years ago.
MYOOIN temple of the Shingon school is located in Kusado-cho, Fukuyama city, is well known as a temple containing national treasures. The main hall of the temple and the five-story pagoda are both national treasures and beautiful sights to see.
BANDAIJI temple of the Rinzai school is located in Numakuma-cho, Fukuyama city and is well known for its ABUTO KANNON (Abuto Goddess of Mercy). It has many female visitors who come to pray with CHICHIEMA (wooden votive tablets in the shape of a female breast).
KOJOJI temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism is located in Setoda-cho, Onomichi city. When Setoda-cho was home for Ikuo Hirayama, the Japanese painter, he often used the temple as a subject for his paintings. With its exquisite three-storied pagoda built in the Muromachi era (1392 A.D. – 1573 A.D.) the temple is a national treasure.
Hiroshima Japanesque [Old Temples 2]
In Hiroshima there are many old temples with long and distinguished histories of which we are proud.
In this program we are going to introduce 5 of them.
KOMYOBO temple of the Shingon school, located in Setoda-cho, Onomichi city was built during the Heian era (794 A.D. – 1185 A.D.). Within the temple is the preserved hair of two sisters named Matsumushi and Suzumushi, who served as courtesans under the retired Emperor Gotoba.
The SOKOJI temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism located in Honmachi, Mihara city bears a main gate which is registered as important cultural property. The temple also carries ancient manuscripts written by people associated with Mihara castle, which demonstrates how significant a role this temple played during the time.
TOKUUNJI temple, also of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism, located in Tojo-cho, Shobara city, carries a legend of ogres. Inside the temple is an item rumored to be the horn of an ogre.
JOKOKUJI temple of the Nichiren school of Buddhism, located in Kumano-cho, Fukuyama city, preserves a sleeveless ceremonial robe which was worn by Yoshiaki Ashikaga, the 15th Shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate. The Shogun considered this temple his residence for about 3 years.
SEISHINJI temple of the Rinzai school of Buddhism located in Daiwa-cho, Mihara city contains the memorial tower of Princess Saiki, who was a concubine of Yoritomo Minamoto, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate. One of its famous sights is the lotus pond located in front of the main building of the temple where many visitors come each year to view its famous lotus.
Hiroshima Japanesque [The beauty of Japanese Architecture]
There are many examples in Hiroshima of traditional architecture which have been passed down from ancient times to Hiroshima’s people.
In this program we are going to introduce the beauty of Japanese traditional architecture.
The houses built during the end of the Edo era such as merchants’ houses and those designated to serve as headquarters for feudal lords who were working under the Edo Shogunate’s system known as, “the alternate attendance system”, display the amazing ingenuity of the period’s architecture.
On the island of Miyajima there is a house which was originally built in the distinct style of a merchant’s domain. Now it has been renovated to serve as an art gallery. Elsewhere, a house which originally served as an inn is now a residence. Let’s take a closer look at the beautiful architecture of Miyajima.
In Onomichi city there is a three storied hostel and restaurant constructed out of wood. Each and every room features such artistic designs that the spirit of the craftsman really comes through.
Hiroshima Culture [Hiroshima SAKE Story]
This program won the first prize of the “Promote Hiroshima Prefecture” contest in 2012.
Sake brewing is a vital part of Japanese culture which spread throughout the country after rice farming was introduced from China.
Sake is often used in religious rituals and ceremonies as well as a variety of other occasions. Whether the emotion being expressed is jubilance, exasperation, grief or pleasure, sake is a deeply rooted companion to Japanese life.
In this program we feature Saijo of Hiroshima prefecture, one of the 3 largest sake brewing regions in Japan.
In the deep Fall after harvesting rice which has been specially grown to produce sake, workers from all over Japan gather at their respective breweries and begin their sake brewing preparations.
Among connoisseurs of sake brewing there is a new chief brewer in his thirties who thrives within this atmosphere of pressure which has been put upon his shoulders. He works hard to create a sake for which his only hope is that it put a smile upon the face of those who taste it.
Within the designs of the straw matting which are wrapped around the sake casks there is a significance. It is the hope of the young artists desire to keep and preserve this tradition.
We end behind the scenes of sake creation exploring the thoughts and feelings of all the people involved in sake brewing, such as the craftsmen of the straw matting, the people behind the production of sake promoting products such as SENBEI shaped like sake casks, and the people and atmosphere of the town of Saijo, the town of sake, during this time of year.
Takeshi Naganuma, an associate professor at Hiroshima University known locally as the Indiana Jones of science, and who considers himself a dedicated drinker of sake will scientifically analyze the sake of Saijo and unravel the secrecy of its delicacy.
HIROSHIMA Noodle Revolution [search in Sichuan, China]
Soupless TAN TAN MEN (dandan noodles) have become a sensation in Hiroshima and more and more noodle shops can be found serving them. The first store to bring this style of noodle to the region was a ramen store named KISAKU. The owner of the store once went to Sichuan, China and visited a shop where it was being served. He took what he learned from the experience back to Hiroshima. Soon stores specializing in the noodle started opening up one after another. In fact the number of stores has increased to the point that soupless dandan noodles have even been granted citizenship in Hiroshima!
With advice from the owner of KISAKU, we are going to take a trip to Sichuan and see the source of this recent fad. We will then explore what made people in Hiroshima so crazy about them as well as the ways in which this dish is continuing to develop and evolve here in Hiroshima.
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The RCC Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (Radio Chugoku Company) is affiliated with the FNN (Fuji News Network) broadcasting station and was the first commercial broadcast station in Hiroshima. The RCC Broadcasting Co., Ltd. plays a role in the community not only as a TV station but also as a radio station, creating informational local programs full of educational content.
Hiroshima is a prefecture active in commerce and industry such as the automobile industry. At the same time Hiroshima is blessed with rich natural resources from both the mountains and the sea, and is active in fishery and agriculture. For this reason Hiroshima is often referred to as the epitome of Japan.
Hiroshima also contains two sites, Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island and the Atomic Bomb Dome, which are registered with the UNESCO World Heritage list. Each year Hiroshima receives many visitors from all over the world.
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