Higanbana (Lycoris Radiata), is a tradition in the city of Takahama that flourishes in Hattanda park at…
Category: Takahama
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Takahama
Takahama (高 浜 市) is a city located in the southwestern part of the Mikawa Plain, in the province of Aichi, is located almost in the center of Japan and is 25 kilometers southeast of Nagoya city. With a population of 49.217 inhabitants, including about 3.944 foreign citizens, 1.460 of whom are Brazilian.
The village of Takahama was created in the Hekikai district in October of 1.889. It was elevated to village status in July 1.900 and annexed to the neighboring villages of Yoshihama and Takatori in May 1906. Takahama was elevated to city status on 1 December 1970, when the Hekikai district ceased to exist.
The city has a climate characterized by hot, humid summers and relatively mild winters. September it is the rainiest month of the year. Temperatures are higher in August around 28 ° C, and lower in January, around 4,5 ° C.
Takahama - Festivals:
- Omanto Festival, it is a festival excited about horses. Young people wearing the happi coat and jikatabi (cloth shoes) jump to catch the horses saddled with bells and sacred artificial flowers. THE festival happens every year in the month of October.
Takahama - Flower Season:
- Hattanda Park (Lycoris Radiata), red and yellow flowers bloom little by little in the park on the banks of the Hieda River.
Omanto Takahama Festival
The Omanto Festival is a festival with horses and rituals for rain, fishing and good…
