Izumi no Sanyaku

Autumn and harvest festivals are everywhere in rural Japan. "Aki" or fall is dry and cool in Japan ... near perfect weather. One of our local events is izumi no Sanyaku. It is very colorful, loud and exciting. Some of our neighbors (the Takahashi family) were participating and invited me to help pull the mikoshi with a rope. Very interesting and fun.

The Japanese cultural heritage is deep, rich, mystical and very healthy. Most of their highly regarded longevity can be attributed to their culture and not necessarily their health care.