Yokote, in the midst of Tohoku (East North) area in Japan, is renowned by heavy snow. On February 15th and 16th, they have the Snow Festival in the town. During the period, you’ll see many Kamakura (Snow House) built in many corners of the city. Unfortunately, we did not have much snow in this year, but people carried in snow to build them.
With population of less than 90K, it looks a compact city.A Kamakura built in front of the station.You see the heart shaped entrance.“Ebisu”, one of 8 deities, who believed to bring wealth.In front of “Kamakura Kan” (Snow house hall). Some of them are covered to prevent being melt.Inside of “Kamakura Kan”, the facility enables you to experience negative 10 degree Celsius.Process to build ”Kamakura”.Inside of -10 degree celsius house. They enshrine “Mizugami” (water deitiy)“Yokote Yakisoba” (Yokote broiled noodle). Mix well before you eat.Akita’s speciality, “Kiritanpo”. A rice stick with Miso(bean paste) or Soysorce. Usually eaten in a hot pot with veges.In front of the city office. Many tourists.You can enter the inside, to have some sweet sake with them.Miniture Kamakuras.Deformed “Namahage”, visiting deities to scare kids in year end festival.
