NHK「WORLD-JAPAN」さんのインスタグラム写真 - (NHK「WORLD-JAPAN」Instagram)「Journey along Kisoji, an old road in Nagano that was traveled by feudal lords, samurai and even princesses. 👸🏻 It’s home to 11 ‘post towns’ and is part of the historical Nakasendo highway connecting Tokyo and Kyoto. 💪Sumo is very popular in Kiso. Boys from the village of Okuwa prepare for a match with a prestigious club that has produced national tournament winners. 💧In Suhara-juku, communal water stations, called ‘mizubune’ (water boat), made from hollowed-out cypress logs are found throughout the town. 🐴Locals celebrate the 300-year-old Hanauma Festival. A sacred Kiso Horse carries the wishes of the community for a good harvest to the local Shinto shrine. . 👉Go deeper into these postal towns｜Watch｜Seasoning the Seasons - Kisoji: Highroad Among Mountains｜Free On Demand｜NHK WORLD-JAPAN website.👀 . 👉Follow the link in our bio for more on the latest from Japan. . 👉If we’re on your Favorites list you won’t miss a post. . . #nakasendo #postaltown #hanaumafestival #shintofestival #walkjapan #oldjapan #oldtown #oldtownroad #samurai #tsumagojuku #magomejuku #mtontake #kisohorse #matsutake #sumo #suharajuku #cypresswood #naraijuku #okuwavillage #suharajuku #kisoji #visitjapan #japantrip #nagano #japan #nhkworldjapan #japan」7月24日 6時00分