Yana Masuzawa

Tono Shishi Dance

Shikaodori, which is danced throughout the prefecture, can be roughly divided into two types based on the dance style: Taikoodori (in the southern part of the prefecture) and Makuodori (in the northern part of the prefecture). The Taiko dance type dancers carry a 1 to 3 meter long Sasara bamboo on their backs, hang a drum on their bellies, dance while beating the drum, and are characterized by their large deer masks. In the maku-odori type, the curtain is lowered in both hands, accompanied by flutes and drums, and except for the Tono deer dance, the deer masks are small. The origin of the Taiko drum dance originates from the Shinto rituals of Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, and is said to have been transformed into a dance for an event to pray for peace in the village and drive away evil spirits, and the costumes we see today are thought to date back to the Edo period. It will be done. Hinode Shrine Festival, Oise Festival, Nanbu Shrine Festival, Tono Hachiman Shrine Festival.

Tomo-chan direct from the farm

The direct sales and processing facility for agricultural products in Otomo-cho, Tono City was built to revitalize the region, and is nicknamed "Tomo-chan" after the place name. Since then, the fresh vegetables and flowers picked in the morning have been known for being the best quality along the line. In addition, summer corn is a popular product with many repeat customers who call to inquire about inventory and make reservations. The facility also has a bakery called ``Mitsuha no Clover'' and a cafeteria, making it convenient for meals and breaks.

Seishinni Monument

The grave site of Seishinni, the 21st head of the Tono Nanbu family. She is a ``female lord,'' which was unusual in the feudal era. He moved to Tono with his adopted son Tadayoshi, the 22nd lord of the feudal lord, and restored peace in Tono, which had been in turmoil, and was admired by his vassals and residents.