FESTIVALS IN JAPAN - Feb 1 - 28

Esashi Tabakaze no Saiten
The hard, cold wind that blows in these parts during February is called the Tabakaze. Cross country skiing, hot-pot cooking, and other events are held to show determination in the face of the Tabakaze.

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