岡山県新見市【 土下座まつり】Dogeza Festival | Niimi, Okayama

土下座まつり(岡山県新見市) Dogeza Festival | Niimi, Okayama A traditional Japanese festival with over 300 years of history. The festival dates back to 1697, when Nagaharu Seki became the first feudal lord of Niimi. During the Edo period, people were expected to bow low when a feudal lord’s procession passed by. Warriors carrying traditional weapons march through the streets, shouting “Shita ni, shita ni!” as spectators lower themselves in respect. #japantravel #japan #fyp #instamood