Johana is a region belonging to Nanto Toyama Prefectureof the Tonami Plain in the southwestern part of Toyama Prefecture. The town was developed as the temple town of Zentoku-ji Temple which was relocated from the nearby Fukumitsu town in the late Muromachi period. The town became more prosperous during the Edo period under the governance of the Maeda Family who ruled Kaga Province. Silk textile production played a significant role in its development as a market town since it was located at the foot of Gokayama Gassho (World Heritage Sites), the famous silk production area. Johana Hikiyama Festival (May 4-5)The Hikiyama Festival is an annual spring festival dedicated to Johana Shinmei-gu Shrine. It is designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Japan and was registered as an Intangible World Heritage by UNESCO in 2017. The festival has been taking place for 300 years. During the festival, six Hikiyama parade floats, portable Mikoshi shrines, and musical Iori Yatai carts from each of the six districts are paraded through the town. Musicians called Wakarenchu play elegant tunes and Iori Uta songs from the Iori Yatai carts. In the evening, lanterns are placed on the floats to a magnificent effect. At the Johana Hikiyama Center, one can experience this historical 300-year festival all through the year.City and is located on the southern end Johana Hikiyama Festival in May2613Johana Town
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