There is a Hiottoko Club in Zaikouji Cho, Hyuga City. There are 17 members
at present. Twenty-six years ago, there were over 50 members.
The Hiottoko Market was started over 140 years ago. Harvested goods and
business goods are placed on sale there on October 16 th. They meet at the Isotake Shrine in Hyuga. In the picture above,
you can see their flag; a "Mame Shibori (Towel)". The Japanese flute and some Japanese Taiko drums are played at the festival.
Mr. Kawano
