Boke-Mart Store

Boke Mart sells a variety of local products such as “Iya Konnyaku” and “Iya Tofu”, which are used for “Dekomawashi”, a local dish of Iya (Oboke and Iya).
Drinks, bread, cup noodles, sweets, etc. are also available for shopping on your way to Mt. Tsurugi.
Also, you can eat “Iya soba”, “Boke Iya soup”, “Udon”, etc. at Boke Mart No. 2 across the street.

Business Hours	Mon-Sat：8：00～18：30、Sun：8：00～18：00
Regular Holidays	Jaunary 1st
Address	徳島県三好市西祖谷山村徳善西7 7 Tokuzenishi, Yamamura, Nishi-iyaMiyoshi City, Tokushima
Access	35 minutes drive from Ikawa-Ikeda IC near JR Oboke Station
TEL	0883-84-1111
URL	https://www.bokemart.jp/

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Iya Fusuma Karakuri: A Traditional Japanese Panel Performance【Mid-October]】

Fusuma Karakuri is a traditional Japanese performing art in which a series of sliding fusuma panels, painted with scenes or patterns, are rotated vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to transform the imagery and reveal new landscapes or designs.

Though this art form gradually disappeared during Japan’s postwar period of rapid economic growth, it was revived in October 2005 with a special performance held for the first time in 50 years.

Today, Fusuma Karakuri can be enjoyed during the local autumn festival, performed alongside regional folk songs and dances.

Ushiroyama Fusuma Kaeakuri: 69 panels
Tokuzen Fusuma Karakuri: 57 panels

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History & Culture

Autumn

Jindai Odori (Dance) 【June 25th of lunar calendar (around Jul-Aug)】

The Jindai Odori of Nishi-Iya is a folk performing art of the Nishi-Iya Mountain Village in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture.
In 1976, it was registered as a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, and in 2022, it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage along with 41 other Furyuodori dances throughout Japan.

The origin of Jindai Odori is believed to be a ritual to pray for rain more than 1,100 years ago.
Unlike the dance rituals for keeping away evil spirits and repelling insects that have been handed down in various parts of Japan, the Jindai Odori is a flamboyant and heroic dance.

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Summer

Snowball Battles Shikoku Competition 【Late January】

This is a hot competition among volunteers from inside and outside of Shikoku.
Higashi-Iya, located near Mt. Tsurugi, is known for its high altitude and snow.
This event is an annual snowball battle held in the Higashi-iya Valley, following the official sports rules.

It is exciting not only for the participants, but also for the watching!
Let's enjoy the cold winter days hot!

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