Article 【Vol.14】About Horses: Beginner Edition Horses may not be able to speak human language, but through their movements and ...
Article 【Vol.13】Before Starting the Soma Nomaoi School The Soma Nomaoi (Sōma Nomaoi) is a grand equestrian festival with a history span...
Article 【Vol.12】Soma Nomaoi Trivia Edition: “The Colors of the Three Myoken of Soma” In the symbolic event of Soma Nomaoi known as the “Sacred Banner Competition,” c...
Article 【Vol. 11】Soma Nomaoi Trivia: “Armor” During the Soma Nomaoi festival, mounted warriors set out wearing suits of armor...
Article 【Vol. 10】Soma Nomaoi Trivia Series: “Flags” In the grand procession and the sacred flag competition of the Soma Nomaoi festi...
Article 【Vol.9】How Has the Soma Nomaoi Changed from the Past to the Present? The “Nomaoi-hara,” where the Soma Nomaoi festival was once held, was originally ...
Article 【Vol.8】The Roots of Soma Nomaoi: “Nomakake”(Part 2) The Reason for Offering Horses to the Gods: A Link Between Past and Present In t...
Article 【Vol.7】The Roots of Soma Nomaoi: “Nomakake” (Part 1) One of the highlights of the Soma Nomaoi festival is the event called “Nomakake,...
Article 【Vol.6】What was the Soma Nomaoi like in the old days (Edo period)? The Soma Nomaoi (Sōma no Nomaoi) did not begin as the grand festival it is today...
Article 【Vol.5】When did the “Sacred Flag Battle” and “Armored Horse Racing” begin? The Soma Nomaoi is a traditional event that boasts a history of over a thousand ...
