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36-455: Participants say "Oisho, oisho!" In Hamamatsu, the first son's birth celebration is Hatsuiwai(初祝い). This festival is held three days from 3 to 5 May every year. [1] In Hamamatsu Kite Festival, the kite battle is called Takogassen(凧合戦) and is done at Takoba(凧場). Takoba is at Nakatajima since 1967. 174 kites are there. The kite of the first son's birth celebration is called Hatsudako(初凧). Kite Battles Over 170 kites will be flown into

72-426: A family commemorates the first Obon holidays after the death of a loved one, they may request that a dainenbutsu (Buddhist chanting ritual) be performed outside their house. This is one of the local performing arts of the region. The group always forms a procession in front of the house led by a person carrying a lantern and marches to the sound of flutes , Japanese drums and cymbals . Hamamatsu Kite Festival

108-511: A non-profit organization have established Japanese-language classes and native language classes for foreign children. Long ago, Mount Akiha was believed to have supernatural powers to prevent fires. Bow and arrow, sword, and fire dances are performed at the Akiha Shrine. At the Akiha Temple, a firewalking ceremony is performed where both believers and spectators celebrate the festival. When

144-553: A significant non-Japanese population. The population of Nikkei foreigners, especially Brazilians, increased after a 1990 change in Japanese immigration law allowed them to work in Japan. At one point, Hamamatsu had the largest Brazilian Nikkei population of any Japanese city. Many foreigners work in the manufacturing sector, taking temporary jobs in Honda , Suzuki , and Yamaha plants. As of 2008

180-601: A succession of daimyō rulers as a castle town , and as a post town on the Tōkaidō highway connecting Edo with Kyoto . After the Meiji Restoration , Hamamatsu became a short-lived prefecture from 1871 to 1876, after which it was united with Shizuoka Prefecture. Hamamatsu Station opened on the Tōkaidō Main Line in 1889. The same year, with the establishment of the modern municipalities system, Hamamatsu became

216-612: A town. Hamamatsu is 260 kilometres (160 mi) southwest of Tokyo . Hamamatsu consists of a flat plain and the Mikatahara Plateau in the south, and a mountainous area in the north. It is roughly bordered by Lake Hamana to the west, the Tenryū River to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The climate in southern Hamamatsu has a humid subtropical climate with cool to mild winters with little snowfall; however, it

252-600: Is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture , Japan . In September 2023, the city had an estimated population of 780,128 in 340,591 households, making it the prefecture's largest city, with a population density of 500/km (1,300/sq mi) over the total urban area of 1,558.06 km (601.57 sq mi). Hamamatsu is a member of the World Health Organization 's Alliance for Healthy Cities (AFHC). The area now comprising Hamamatsu has been settled since prehistoric times, with numerous remains from

288-456: Is also called Hamamatsu Festival. Hamamatsu Kite Festival held from May 3 to May 5 each year, includes a Tako Gassen , or kite fight, and luxuriously decorated palace-like floats. The festival originated about 430 years ago, when the lord of Hamamatsu Castle celebrated the birth of his first son by flying kites. In the Meiji Era, the celebration of the birth of a first son by flying Hatsu Dako , or

324-705: Is common for Brazilian children attending Japanese schools to switch to a Brazilian school and vice versa. By 2010, many Brazilian parents had lost their jobs due to an economic decline, and many were unable to afford the Brazilian school monthly tuitions of ¥30,000 to ¥40,000. As of 2010, about 50% of Brazilians of high school age in Hamamatsu do not attend high school . The inability to afford high school and difficulty with Japanese resulted in lower high school attendance rates. Hamamatsu NPO Network Center has made efforts to increase school attendance. In Hamamatsu volunteers and

360-481: Is full of passion, accompanied by the sound of trumpets, drums, and the cry of "Oicho, oicho". Then, they reach a fever pitch. Participants are jostling and pushing around each other with festive excitement and they form a swirling frenzy. It is called "Gekineri". This article related to a Japanese festival or holiday is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Nakatajima Nakatajima Sand Dunes ( 中田島砂丘 , Nakatajima-sakyū ) are located at

396-466: Is windy in winter because of the dry monsoon called Enshū no Karakaze , which is unique to the region. The climate in northern Hamamatsu is much harsher because of foehn winds . Summer is hot with the highest temperature often exceeds 35 degrees in the Tenryu-ku area, while it snows in winter. Per Japanese census data, the population of Hamamatsu has been increasing over the past 70 years. Hamamatsu has

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432-700: The Jōmon period and Kofun period having been discovered within the present city limits, including the Shijimizuka site shell mound and the Akamonue Kofun ancient tomb. In the Nara period , it became the capital of Tōtōmi Province . During the Sengoku period , Hamamatsu Castle was the home of future shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu . Hamamatsu flourished during the Edo period under

468-545: The National Defense Academy of Japan wrote that the municipal and prefectural schools in Hamamatsu "follow traditional views of education and enforce rigid school rules" despite the reputation of open-mindedness in the residents of Hamamatsu, causing some foreigners to send their non-Japanese children to foreign private schools. As of 2008, many Brazilian parents have difficulty in deciding whether to send their children to Japanese schools or Brazilian schools, and it

504-668: The Southern Japanese Alps by the Tenryū River into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hamamatsu. Sea currents and strong wind help bring the sand from the bottom up onto the shore, where the wind constantly rearranges their shape. The dunes have existed for thousands of years, but the area of the dunes has been steadily decreasing due to numerous dams built on the Tenryū River for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation. Additionally, concrete barriers erected to protect

540-467: The Toda River . In the Edo period , princesses enjoyed traveling this road which came to be known as a hime kaidō ( princess road ). The Hamamatsu Samba Festival is held in the city. In Ryusui Garden there is a stream with seven small waterfalls and about 80 weeping ume trees pruned to give the appearance of dragons riding on clouds to the heavens. There are also 200 young trees planted along

576-518: The loggerhead turtles land onto the beach to lay eggs, which are then collected to a secure area for incubation. When hatchlings hatch, they exit the secure area and head for the Pacific Ocean, where the offshore Kuroshio Current is a part of the Pacific circulatory system. 34°39′54″N 137°44′32″E  /  34.66500°N 137.74222°E  / 34.66500; 137.74222 Hamamatsu#Festivals Hamamatsu ( 浜松市 , Hamamatsu-shi )

612-485: The Goten-yatai floats that decorate the downtown area. Children playing Japanese flutes and drums ride on the floats. The floats are elaborately decorated with many featuring spectacular carvings. As night falls, the floats depart to the sounds of the shamisen played, the flutes and drums played by children wear in festival costumes and riding on the floats. They are called the ohayashi. The festival reaches its climax when

648-489: The Shizuoka Prefectural Assembly. Hamamatsu is administratively divided into three wards : On 1 January 2024, the number of wards will be reduced from seven to three as part of a municipal reorganization. Naka-ku , Higashi-ku , Nishi-ku , Minami-ku and Kita-ku will be merged into a new Chūō-ku , Hamakita-ku and Kita-ku will become Hamana-ku , while Tenryu-ku will remain unchanged. The reorganization

684-434: The aftermath of the global financial crisis in 2008, with the Hamamatsu city government offering aid for some foreign nationals to return to their home countries. The foreign population was estimated as 25,084 as of August 1, 2019, per official city statistics. Hamamatsu has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 46 members. The city contributes 15 members to

720-655: The best young pianists from all over the world. It has been held triennially since 1991 at the Act City Concert Hall and Main Hall. This event takes place in Man'yō-no-Mori Park to commemorate the Man'yō period and introduce its culture. As part of the festival, people reenact the ancient past by wearing traditional clothes from the Heian period and presenting Japanese poetry readings. One of

756-651: The city, is the second closest. Senior high schools operated by Shizuoka Prefecture: There is one senior high school operated by the city government: Hamamatsu Municipal Senior High School Elementary and junior high schools are operated by the city government. As of 2008 , the city had 117 public elementary schools and 52 public junior high schools. The city has the following Brazilian international schools : It has one combined Peruvian school ( ペルー学校 ) and Brazilian primary school, Mundo de Alegría . The city formerly hosted other Brazilian schools, Colégio Pitágoras Brasil and Escola Cantinho Feliz. As of May 1, 2009,

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792-452: The coast from tsunami and typhoon tidal surges have disrupted the currents responsible for bringing the sand to shore. The shoreline has receded about 200 meters during the past 40 years. In recent years, the Shizuoka prefectural government has attempted measures to stop the shrinkage of the dunes by banning the commercial extraction of sand , and (from 2003) by dumping sand offshore near

828-519: The downtown streets. This festival is held in honor of Ryujin, the god believed to be associated with the Tenryū River , and features a wide variety of events such as the Hamakita takoage (kite flying) event and the Hiryu himatsuri (flying dragon fire festival) which celebrates water, sound, and flame. This festival celebrates Hamamatsu's history as a city of musical instruments and music, and brings dozens of

864-516: The dunes, as well as employing the manual removal of encroaching grassy areas. The lasting ability for these efforts to protect the dunes is not yet known. The Nakatajima Sand Dunes are a popular spot for locals to view the New Year's first sun rise. From May 3 till May 5, the dunes are the location for the Hamamatsu Festival , which involves flying of traditional Japanese kites . In the summer

900-425: The few puppet festivals held in Japan, featuring 60 performances of about 30 plays by puppet masters from all over the country. The shows provide a full day of enjoyment for both children and adults. This reenactment of a procession made by the princess in her palanquin along with her entourage of over 100 people including maids, samurai , and servants makes for a splendid scene beneath the cherry blossoms along

936-429: The first kite, became popular, and this tradition has survived in the form of Hamamatsu Kite Festival. During the nights of Hamamatsu Kite Festival, people parade downtown carrying over 70 yatai , or palace-lake floats, that are beautifully decorated while playing Japanese traditional festival music. The festival reaches its peak when groups representing the city's various districts compete by energetically marching through

972-482: The mountainside. The Hamamatsu Arena was one of the host arenas of the 2006 FIBA World Championship . Hamamatsu 3x3 FIBA: Placed Second at FIBA World Tour Final in ABU Dhabi in 2016. (Bikramjit Gill, Inderbir Gill, Chiro Kheda) Hamamatsu was one of the host cities of the official 2010 Women's Volleyball World Championship . Hamamatsu has ratified Music Culture Exchange Treaty with the following cities (however, of

1008-407: The municipal elementary and junior high schools had 1,638 non-Japanese students. As of 2008 , there were 932 Brazilians enrolled in Hamamatsu's municipal elementary and junior high schools: 646 Brazilians were enrolled in 61 public elementary schools, and 286 Brazilians were enrolled in 38 public junior high schools. Within public schools Brazilian students have the same academic programs and take

1044-508: The number of non-Japanese in Hamamatsu was 33,332, and by 2010 the number exceeded 30,000. The city has a lot of Portuguese signage. It includes a Brazilian school, and many businesses catering to Brazilians display Brazilian flags. However, Natsuko Fukue of The Japan Times wrote in 2010 that many foreign children have difficulty integrating to society in Hamamatsu because "Japanese and foreign communities live largely separate from one another." The foreign population dropped significantly in

1080-471: The same classes as Japanese nationals. Special teachers and assistants work with foreign students at municipal elementary and junior high schools with significant numbers of non-Japanese enrolled. In particular the schools use their part-time interpreters to assist Brazilian students. The interpreters are not formal teachers, yet Tsutsumi Angela Aparecida of Hamamatsu's Burajiru Fureai Kai wrote that "[t]heir assistance has become very useful". Toshiko Sugino of

1116-399: The signal of the opening fireworks. Then the kite battle begins. The kites are called " Kenka Tako" (fighting kites) because they are made by cutting the other kite's string through friction by twisting hemp threads of 5 mm in thick together. Yatai is also called Goden-Yatai(御殿屋台). Float Parades More than 80 neighborhood associations compete in this parade of floats to display the beauty of

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1152-536: The sky, signaled by the sound of fireworks launched over the Nakatajima Sand Dunes. The first kite to be flown is the "first kite," which celebrates the birth of the first child. The firstborn child is dressed in a festival costume and is the main person to fly the kite from within his father's arms. Then, encouraged by the sound of the trumpet, many hundreds of people join in the kite battle. On May 3 At 10:00 a.m. about 170 town kites are flown simultaneously at

1188-470: The sounds of drums and flutes echo through the night sky. In Takoba, they also do Neri in order to celebrate. This is called Hatsuneri(初練り). The neri is a parade that the lead person carries the neighborhood flag, followed by dozens of lantern bearers in each town. At night, they gather at Hatsuko's house during the parade. At the house where the eldest son is born, their family offers cooking to everyone in order to appreciate their kite flying. The parade

1224-609: The southern part of Hamamatsu , Shizuoka Prefecture at the Pacific Ocean coast of Japan. The sand dune area measures approximately 0.6 km from north to south and 4.0 km from east to west. It is considered one of Japan's three largest sand dune areas along with the Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori Prefecture and Kujyūkurihama in Chiba Prefecture . The dunes were created by sediment deposits carried from

1260-486: Was US$ 41,470. There are no civilian airports in Hamamatsu. Shizuoka Airport ( 34°47′46″N 138°11′22″E  /  34.796111°N 138.189444°E  / 34.796111; 138.189444 ) is the closest, located 43 kilometres (27 mi) from Hamamatsu Station, between Makinohara and Shimada . Chūbu Centrair International Airport in Aichi Prefecture , located about 87 kilometres (54 mi) west of

1296-432: Was initially approved by a referendum held on April 7, 2019. Hamamatsu has been famous as an industrial city, especially for musical instruments and motorcycles . It also has been known for fabric industry, but most of those companies and factories went out of business in the 1990s. As of 2010, Greater Hamamatsu, Hamamatsu Metropolitan Employment Area , has a GDP of US$ 54.3 billion. 2014 Hamamatsu's GDP per capita(PPP)

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