Holy tradition! This festival is mad and full of log riding, and near deaths. Onbashira, meaning "The Honored Pillars", is a festival held in the city of Suwa, (Nagano Prefecture) Japan. The festival happens once every six years with records of the celebration dating back over 1200 years,with strong traditional elements that are still practiced today. The Onbashira festival itself is heavily rooted in tradition, pride and community. Want to learn more? Read our Magazine! More
