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and Honmaru Ushi Tora Tower, can been seen in the park today. Additional restoration will be completed in July, 2020 adding even more of a classical castle atmosphere. Nishio Gion Festival (Mid-July)Samurai parade, mikoshi portable shrine procession and many other historical events are held under the summer night sky.Nishio Yonezu River Festival (Aug. 15)This festival is part of the Buddhist Obon ritual and was started in order to console the spirits of those who drowned as well as those killed in war. During chanting, about 1,500 lanterns will be released on the river while gorgeous ■reworks adorn the night sky. Mt. Sangane A beautiful view of Sanga Bay spreads out below Mt. Sangane. Approx. 70,000 hydrangea bushes colorfully adorn the approach in June. During the season, the Hydrangea Festival will be held.MatchaMatcha green tea from Nishio is highly praised for its elegant aroma and taste. An important ingredient of matcha is tencha steamed tea. Nishio is one of the best tencha production areas in Japan. Nishio’s sencha and gyokuro green teas are also very famous.EelNishio produces the highest number of Isshiki Unagi eel in Japan. The eels are grown in an environment which is very similar to their natural habitat, therefore, their skin is soft and the meat is fatty.Shrimp CrackerOne of the Nishio’s local specialties is “Mikawa Isshiki Shrimp Cracker.” Almost no additives are used, so this cracker presents natural the taste of shrimp which is a favorite of all generations, from small children to elderly people.Please visit the website here.Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture33