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Oyamafudoson Fire Walking Festival

Set above the Kamogawa sendmaida rice terraces is Oyama shrine, and today was there annual fire walking festival. With COVID restrictions in the past, we were very fortunate to have been invited to share in this spectacular festival. Maybe next year we will be brave enough to walk across the coals!

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Sweltering temperatures but stunning views up on the Oyama Senmaida rice terraces in Chiba Prefecture on Saturday.

We made a quick side trip up to the beautiful rice terraces on our way by car to the downtown, seafront area of surf town Kamogawa on the Boso Peninsula, east of Tokyo.

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by ポムの蒼。(ポムノアオ) @pomu_iyashi.    Oyama Senmaida, situated in southern Chiba on the Boso Peninsula, is recognized as one of Japan's “100 Best Rice Terraces”

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Japan Rice Fields:

Rice has been an integral component of Japan's culture and history for over 2,000 years. As a result, there are few better ways to see ancient Japan than by touring its rice terraces, fields, and paddies (known as 'Tanada'). Visiting places like Shiroyone Senmaida, which has 1,000 fields of rice running down to the sea, or the stunning Hoshitoge no Tanada is incredibly breathtaking and seems like stepping back in time to ancient, mediaeval Japan. Shiroyone Senmaida and Hoshitoge no Tanada aren't the only attractions to see. There are some beautiful lesser-known fields, terraces, and paddies to find all around Japan.

Rice has been grown in Japan for over 2,000 years and is vital to the country's culture, identity, history, economics, religion, and, of course, food. Interestingly, while you would believe that rice has always been consumed throughout the country, it was formerly restricted for the warrior classes. In ancient times, rice was paid as a levy to soldiers and noblemen, while peasants ate barley and millet. Rice production grew increasingly profitable and successful for the working classes during the Edo Period, and farmers began to include rice in their own meals, but it was not until the twentieth century that rice became a genuine staple in practically every Japanese person's diet.

Despite its ubiquitous availability now, rice is still essential and treasured in Japanese culture, possibly due to its past rarity, high value, and relationship with aristocracy, warrior classes, and spirits. Rice is very important in Japan since it is used in both Shinto and Buddhist ceremonies and religious celebrations. In Buddhist houses, Japanese people sprinkle grains of rice on a saucer after a meal and set it on an altar to thank their ancestors. Buddhist monks eat rice for breakfast, too. In Shintoism, rice seedlings are said to be the home of spirits (kami) who must be worshipped in order for a bountiful harvest. This has resulted in several Shinto harvest celebrations and customs, like Osaka's Otaue Rice Planting Festival. The phrases 'tanada' and'senmaida' are commonly used to describe rice fields. Tanada means 'terraced paddies', but Senmaida means 'a thousand terraced paddies'. Rice is always planted in the spring or early summer, and harvested in the autumn. Japanese rice is a round grain type with two general and unique varieties: koshihikari and sasanishiki, which are planted and cultivated in various locations of Japan. Sushi is made from the longer grain type.

Japan’s Most Beautiful Rice Fields

Shiroyone Senmaida Famous for its 1,000 rice field terraces that descend to the sea, Shiroyone Senmaida is an incredibly beautiful and picturesque spot to behold, and location to explore. Shiroyone Senmaida was awarded a special status by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for being a place of such scenic beauty. Between April and July, you can see beautiful sunsets, green fields, and stunning reflections in the sea and flooded paddies. In autumn, it is known for its amazing golden colours. And at night, the terraces are illuminated by 21,000 LED lights. The wider area is known for being excellent for walking, hiking and cycling too. Like many of Japan’s stunning rice field terraces, Shiroyone Senmaida attracts huge numbers of photographers.

Hoshitoge Rice Terraces Located in Niigata Prefecture, Hoshitoge no Tanada is regarded as one of Japan’s most beautiful villages and rice terraces. It’s fields, featuring more than 200 terraces, are arguably the prettiest in all of Japan, especially when the mist rolls in over the water-filled paddies in Autumn.

Hamanoura Senmaida Overlooking the ocean, you’ll find these stunning rice fields in Saga Prefecture. They say the best time to visit Hamanoura Senmaida is at sunset when the rice fields, terraces and paddies are tinted with a golden orange glow as the sun goes down over the ocean

Oyama Senmaida One of the many reasons to recommend Oyama Senmaida is because of its proximity to Tokyo. It is the closest to the capital so if you’re visiting Tokyo and you don’t have time to venture around the whole country, this could be the rice field terrace to see first-hand. It’s also undeniably beautiful especially when the terraces fill up with rainwater during the Tsuyu (plum rain) season.

Maruyama Senmaida A picturesque and majestic rice field terrace set on a 160km slope, Maruyama Senmaida features views of seven hectares of land. It is considered to have one of the best views of all Japan’s rice terraces (as seen in our main banner image) because of its steep incline. In the summer months at night, you can also see fireflies dancing over the fields. A stunning sight! Fireflies symbolise summer in Japan and there are several festivals and events to celebrate them. If you’re intrigued, you could try Fussa Firefly Festival at Fussa City, which is on the outer edge of Tokyo. There are stalls selling food and drink, special events and activities, and most importantly more than 500 fireflies flying around overhead.

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[61/200] Akagi Castle Ruins (2023-01-29) I didn't know quite what to expect deep in the Kumano mountains but the rare occurrence of blizzard the past few days made the whole experience a memory of its own. The itinerary for today was actually quite the walking challenge: a single bus operates 4 times a day, and to make it to the last bus back, I'd have to hike for one hour and trek for another two. But all the effort was worth it. As the bus passed some tunnels, I was greeted with a white landscape. While it has been sunny for the past few days, the mountainous areas were still completely covered in snow from last week. That said I did have to muster up some courage, hoping it wouldn't be too bad for the hiking part. As it turns out, as long as the snow isn't slippery ice, it's not too bad! And the scenery is dazzling too. After hiking through of the Toritoge pass, I arrived at the pictoresque Maruyama Senmaida, the "Thousand Rice Terraces". Seeing layered rice fields has always been on the bucket list, and what are the odds that I would get to see them in a snowy fashion? Not too shortly after, I arrived at the Akagi Castle Ruins. It's kinda similar to Naegi Castle, ruins on a relatively small hill overlooking the mountain passes. From here on out, unfortunately the closest bus departs from a resort 2 hours on foot. That's also where you can get the stamp for this castle. Overall though, I'd say this trip was a great success. Just 139 castles to go! #赤木城跡 #丸山千枚田 #通り峠 #熊野古道 #青春18きっぷ #お城巡り #日本100名城 #続日本100名城 #akagicastle #maruyamasenmaida #toritoge #kumanokodo #japanesecastle #japanphoto #pixel6pro https://www.instagram.com/p/CpPvXE6ry6R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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四谷千枚田02 　Type of rice terrace at Yotsuya,

Shitara-Shinshiro area, Aichi Pref

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Maruyama Senmaida Rice Terraces - Mie prefecture.

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Rei❤️Oyama Senmaida Rice Terrace❤️

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wajima・輪島 por things seen Por Flickr: Wajima is a lovely town in the north of the Noto peninsular in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Nearby are the famous Senmaida rice terraces (see 1st comment below).

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Maruyama senmaida rice terraces.

Kumano, Japan.

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Twice each year, around the equinoxes, morning sunlight passes through the arch of Kameiwa Cave to create the image of a shining heart. Shimizu Keiryū Park, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, became a tourist destination when a 2015 Instagram post featured the cave’s enchanting effect of light, rock, and water. People describe the wondrous place as a real-life version of the kind of settings found in Japan’s Studio Ghibli’s animated fantasy films, like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Despite the park’s seeming natural beauty, the tunnel was actually a civil engineering project. Said to have been bored through the rock in the 1600s, during the early part of the era of Japanese history known as the Edo Period, the tunnel diverted the river to irrigate rice fields. A mill once apparently stood near the site as well. Nearby, another attraction, the scenic rice terraces, Oyama Senmaida, preserve the region’s farming heritage. (See how Mochi, the traditional rice treats, are prepared.) #dreamdestination #waterfall #waterfallvideo #jgtravelhopes #flowingwatercalmsme (at Kameiwa Cave) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIzW6ueFG80Pe0li2_8YF02jVXTKF51gfqQjVY0/?igshid=1l562zqr0w11k

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Sunset at Shiroyone Senmaida Rice Terraces by modesrodriguez Noto Peninsula, Japan https://flic.kr/p/2h39vrh

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Want To Adopt An 800 Year Old Rice Paddy? The Charm Of Oyama Senmaida

Oyama Senmaida in Chiba prefecture is one of Japan's famous terraced rice fields. A unique rice field adoption system makes it possible to for individual owners to take care of these rice fields and help preserve traditional rural farming.

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Sunrise over rice paddies in Kamogawa, Chiba. Terraced rice paddies are called senmaida (千枚田), which can be translated as a thousand thin paddies (”mai” is a counter for thin, flat objects like sheets of paper).

鴨川市　大山千枚田

大山千枚田の朝日。 空が若干もやってるのか太陽が月のよう！ これが実にいい感じ！ 最高である。

#房総 #絶景 #千葉 #boso #鴨川市 #大山千枚田 #朝日 http://ift.tt/2ppF7DP