Samurai Pageantry Draws Crowds at Odawara Castle’s Hojo Five Generations Festival

The annual Hojo Five Generations Festival drew large crowds to Odawara Castle in Kanagawa Prefecture during Golden Week. The highlight was a grand warrior procession featuring actors portraying the five generations of the Hojo clan who ruled the region during the Sengoku period. This year, the festival also marked the 10th anniversary of sister city partnerships with Hachioji City and Yorii Town, with special events held to commemorate the milestone.