Shiraiwa Sasara
Location: Shiraiwa, Kakunodate-machi, Semboku City Site(s) of performance: Unganji Temple, Shinmei Shrine, and other places in the community. Date(s): August 7, 13–16, and 20. Designation: Prefecture-Designated Intangible Folkloric Cultural Property Category: Sasara and Horse Dance What is characteristic of the lion heads for the sasara dance in this area is that they have large horns. …