Onbashira Matsuri: An exploration of the thrilling ceremony involving the transportation of massive tree trunks in the mountains of Nagano
The History and Tradition of Onbashira Matsuri Onbashira Matsuri, which translates to “The Festival of the Sacred Pillars”, is a traditional festival that takes place in the Suwa region of Nagano, Japan every six years. The festival involves the transportation of massive tree trunks known as “Onbash…