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Nada Fighting Festival
14-15 October
Himeji-shi, Hyogo
It is said that the rough and tumble of fighting festivals pleases the gods - and the rougher the better. Mikoshi battles and hand-to-hand scrapping for all to enjoy. Young men in loin cloths carrying portable shrines battle to reach the bell in the courtyard of Matsubara Shrine. The first man to ring the bell is blessed with good fortune by the shrine priests. The Himeji Kenka Matsuri is one of Kansai's most colorful festivals.
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"The first man to ring the bell is blessed with good fortune by the shrine priests"
Wha? no thanks Mr. Priest; bless your own good fortune, homo.
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