Japan's Super Vibrant Event : Narita Gion Matsuri

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00:01Narita Gion Matsuri is a vibrant and historic festival held annually in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It usually takes place over three days in early July and is one of the most significant events in the region. The festival is deeply rooted in local culture and religious traditions, and it attracts both locals and visitors from afar.
History and Significance
Origin: The Narita Gion Matsuri has been celebrated since 1681. It is held in honor of the deity enshrined at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, a prominent Buddhist temple founded over 1,000 years ago.
Purpose: The festival originally started as a way to pray for bountiful harvests and protection from natural disasters.
Main Events
Float Processions (Dashi and Mikoshi): The festival features impressive processions of elaborately decorated floats (dashi) and portable shrines (mikoshi):
Dashi: These are large, wheeled floats adorned with intricate carvings, tapestries, and lanterns. Each float represents a different district in Narita, and they are pulled through the streets by teams of residents.
Mikoshi: Portable shrines carried on the shoulders of participants. The mikoshi represent the deity of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and are believed to bring blessings to the people as they are paraded around the city.
Performances: Traditional music (ohayashi) and dance performances accompany the float processions, adding to the festive atmosphere. Participants often wear colorful happi coats and headbands.
Traditional Aspects
Decorations: The floats are adorned with elaborate decorations, including traditional Japanese crafts such as wood carvings, gold leaf, and silk tapestries.
Costumes: Participants don traditional attire, including yukata (summer kimono) and happi coats, enhancing the festival’s historical and cultural ambiance.
Cultural Significance
Community Spirit: The festival fosters a strong sense of community, with residents from different districts collaborating to prepare and participate in the festivities.
Religious Rituals: The Narita Gion Matsuri is not only a celebration but also a series of religious ceremonies aimed at invoking blessings and protection for the community.
Visitor Experience
Festive Atmosphere: The streets of Narita come alive with the sounds of traditional music, the sight of colorful floats, and the aroma of festival foods.
Street Stalls: Numerous stalls line the streets, offering a variety of Japanese street foods, souvenirs, and local crafts. Popular festival foods include yakisoba (fried noodles), takoyaki (octopus balls), and taiyaki (fish-shaped pastries filled with sweet red bean paste).
Interactive: Visitors can participate in the festivities, including helping to pull the floats and joining in the dances.
Highlights
Shinshoji Temple: The temple itself is a major attraction, and during the festival, it becomes a focal point for many of the activities. The approach to the temple, Omotesando Street, is lined with traditional shops and eateries, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Evening Illuminations: The floats are illuminated at night, creating a magical and picturesque scene as they move through the streets.
Modern Adaptations
Inclusivity: While maintaining its traditional roots, the festival has adapted to accommodate international visitors, with multilingual information and guides available.
Narita Gion Matsuri is a lively and culturally rich festival that showcases the deep traditions and community spirit of Narita. It offers a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture, religious practices, and local hospitality.
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[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Good to see the young actively participating to keep tradition alive

[@ashishbarthwal6961]

Would absolutely not happen in here(India), people would rather stay engaged in their mobiles... well, tbh, the Japanese do seem to have rather fun and grander spectacles in their traditions so that might also be a contributing factor

[@abracadabra6203]

@@ashishbarthwal6961 What tradition do you talking about? $h1tting on the streets with your fellow p@jeet?

[@bikeyoshiro]

Up until now, I didn't know anything about this festival at all and am very pleased to see lots of local kids having fun during the festivities. Please note that not just kimono and yukata, but also some special costumes for spring to autumn time festivals are worn all over Japan. Thank Japan Explorer for this from an overseas japanese:)

[@p_owlow]

Different plane of existence, makes you realize how big this world is and all the different things going on. Being American you often think the world is centered around you but that is NOT the case at all, we're one of many, thank you for this video.

[@kiyoshitakeda452]

The day was busy, but evening crowd was larger and even more busy. It's nice to walk around under the sky and not tall buildings. Enjoyed the video thank you.

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[@kennethbachman4105]

Very cool festival!! ❤ Japan

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[@Rose-c7n]

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[@Merukun6]

My fav town! They also had a Matsuri in late April with Narita communities pulling their floats thru town. A lot of fun and tradition involving kids, elders, priests and sports teams. Very cool

[@jolim7347]

so many people and most of them are eating while enjoying the festivity but the street is still very clean

[@raheemwatson6625]

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[@mrsoikawa]

I love your answer when the girls at the stall ask you where you're from.

[@NoctLightCloud]

he knew exactly why they asked. He isn't born in Japan so they were curious where he is originally from. no ill intensions from their side, while he gave a douchebag duh-answer.

[@deadmoney5580]

Why? So cringe

[@KanemiX3]

@@NoctLightCloud right? he filmed someone face without permission and have the audacity to be an a-hole when they question him

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hello again JE, really nice video , well done and thank you 😊

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thanks for showing us this event, its amazing,

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I love Japanese peoples and I love Japan!

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It makes me happy to think that there are foreigners who love Japan like you do. Recently, a foreigner called Thomas Lockly did something very serious and quickly became a famous foreigner in Japan, and Japanese people reacted to his many comments about Japan and wrote two songs called Yasuke isn't to blame and The sin of Thomas Lockly. So when I see someone like you who loves Japan, I feel relieved from the bottom of my heart. I feel relieved and moved from the bottom of my heart when I see someone like you who loves Japan.

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Japanese women are the most beautiful humans on this earth!

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良いビデオをありがとう。すごい人。成田は東京と違って道幅が広いですね。

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Enjoyed every minute of this just wonderful .. :)

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Wow! What an incredible VIBE! Thank you for making and sharing your videos JE!!!

[@Hollocus16]

a lot of summer festivals take place around Japan during this period. I hope you get to explore more festivals in other prefectures too. It's matsuri time! 🎉🎉🎊

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Wow!! What a beautiful festival!! I like it!!!

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Great to see the people of Japan openly celebrating their culture and traditions, we in England are not allowed to anymore.

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what are england culture? stealing land? like in Ireland?

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​@@cyacyi779. All of Britain but I wanted to make a point it was the Government based in The Houses Of Parliament in London.

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The wee one pulling the rope! You should get shirts made that have your youtube channel and the tours info on it, they can even print QR codes on them, so people you pass by can scan them and go right to your channel.

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[@kanngaechuu]

祭りはいいねぇ。 成田は空港を利用する以外知らないけれど成田山新勝寺始め、鹿島神宮、香取神宮も含めて いつかは行ってみたいエリア。 初めて気がついたけど、電線が無いんだね。

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I feel a lot of vitality in them.

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[@Mitokomen]

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[@contrerasfrederic6058]

I love that young girl filming with the cap on at 13:13...Good memory! lol

[@Azrael1st]

The streets are so clean in japan

[@dmitriyk1717]

Спасибо, как будто побывал и посмотрел вместе с вами

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[@Abuka_Animation]

My dream is to visit Japan at least once as a 2d animator

[@バイク雄]

やっぱり祭り好きだから、祇園祭行こうかなw屋台食いてぇわなw

[@ajteach4562]

It's just like the cart festival back down at South India.

[@Amoghavarsha.]

Why that music is giving me nostalgia ~

[@MaI26982]

i love all girls in video!

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

THAT MUST BE HARD WORK PULLING THAT FLOAT JE

[@背番号3-p6v]

成田空港から車で約15分から２０分です。日本旅行の際には、ぜひお越しください。祇園祭りは７月の３日間だけですが、成田では他にも催しがあるので運が良ければ遭遇するかもしれません。ちなみに山車が上っている坂は画面に映っているよりも急です。

[@老馬-q2d]

真是個熱鬧的祭典

[@SwfyTraveler]

i wanna go so baddd!!!!!! thats my big birthday wish

[@金魚-e2w]

0:45 子どもを連れて喫煙所に行くなと怒っている男性 素晴らしい！

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それな

[@saikousikikan]

私ら子供の時分、爺い親父叔父さん兄ちゃん、保険屋、お巡りさんみんな、水屋玄関でスパスパブカブカ。いろりはモクモクバチバチ。 このころようやくキチンとした都市住民というか、市民性が伴った我が国を感じます。

[@わわ-l8w]

確かにこれは偉い。

[@alecward-e3v]

Hi J E great video the Japanese certainly know how to celebrate there culture and traditions ,both young and old and everybody in between seems to take part . The police seem to have crowd control of to a fine art or are they more respected in Japan ?. I could not even imagine any thing like that ever been allowed in England on the grounds of health and safety ,i did not see any safety harnesses on those chaps on top of those carriages ,they knew there capabilities ,Great stuff all the best .Alec.

[@ullaskunder]

wow

[@brianpederson2709]

I lived on Okinawa from 1975-1978 but I never saw this.

[@seanconnery1277]

30.7.2024.Very good and best..Thank you.

[@sorozogokuro6173]

Japanese people are kind, gentle and gentle people who put up with crowded trains, work hard at their jobs and pay attention to social manners. Even after releasing their stress at the "festival", they collectively do their best to maintain order. Don't underestimate Japanese people and their culture based on appearances. There is no way they would make strange or weird things. As proof, they boast world-class economic power and technology, and an extraordinary level of intelligence. 😅😃🙂

[@ripaiipay-qj8yb]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@redsky3696]

Not until muslim come and try to marry them. Then the traditional culture will fade. I love japan as they are now.

[@heythave]

What day exactly was it held for this year for Narita?

[@デグチヒロコ]

掛け声だけ聞けば大阪南部と変わりません関東にも、様似た祭りあんねやなぁ勉強になります楽しくなりますありがとうございます🙏

[@micazim]

成田祇園祭 enjoy

[@Blspeek-ag]

We have similar type of cart festival here in odisha called ‘dollo jatra’ ,for lord jagannath.

[@candrasetiawan4982]

Nihon matsuri wa honto ni sugoi ne . hito bito mo tanoshiku natte kanjite iru da yo. Bali kara yoroshiku onegai shimasu . gambarimasu yo. .....!

[@m22712]

The guys on the drums actually have a sick rhythm going bruh, my head didn’t stop moving to the beat lmao

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[@1019ha]

空の玄関成田で外人もビックリですね。ハイテクノロジーの国で人力で物をお動かす祭りがある。

[@陳勝偉-m7c]

🥰❤️👍

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july?😮

[@tkimara]

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[@DEVIL9999ish]

Ora ora ora 🎉

[@caslloveer]

2:15 They are so good

[@booker9879]

This is what I missed? Damn.... I'm currently in Narita Japan

[@avanjob205]

Damn ,that is a festival. I always thought it was just one procession . But it is like multiple processions going at the same time. And the crowd is amazing.

[@jeffbangkok]

Had the flu and just catching up on my JE walks

[@Yoseph666]

Love Japanese school girl uniform

[@kaiwenwang8189]

9：30😍

[@jemi7566]

Fun challenge: 1. Count the number of pieces of rubbish on the ground, divide by the number of people in this video (any wild guess will do). 2. Find another part of the world with a lower ratio. Wild ballparks will do again.

[@sigmareaver680]

So many beautiful girls. ❤ The festivals are always very interesting too. それより日本語がロマンチックだと思います

[@aprianto1985]

Great event

[@sizzzlechest]

At least half of those people aren't pulling on the rope, just walking with it in their hand.

[@yuki-tr1jt]

Yes😂

[@trumpetmano]

Okinawa has a massive tug-o-war festival in the streets of Downtown Naha.

[@わわ-l8w]

39:15 45:28 thumbnail サムネ

[@thomashamela612]

🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸👍🦋

[@xenomorphical]

14:20 Zelda music flashbacks :)

[@sorozogokuro6173]

しかし、こう見てみると本当に日本と言う国は独特な文化を持つ国だ。古い物から超先進テクノロジーまでくまなく網羅するその精神力と的確な技術力。なんでそこまで集中できるのだろうか。🤫🤔

[@alejandromunoz4488]

How beautiful and respectful the people of Japan are, the tourists are a disaster, just arrogance and lack of adaptation when visiting other cultures.

[@Denko_Basaragu]

Thank you for your compliment sir. That's right, there are even drunk foreigners on the street and attack pedestrians without the police's knowledge

[@potiqun]

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