On August 15th, local youths and elementary school children carry a handmade jumbo Daruma doll for the "Ohara Daruma Festival." While praying for health and safety, they parade through the Ohara Shopping Street with the auspicious Daruma, symbolizing "fall down seven times, get up eight." With enthusiastic chants, they march forward, backward, spin, and dash, keeping spectators entertained. For the finale, the Daruma is burned on the riverbank, filling the area with excitement and energy. Event date: August 15, 2025 19:00–21:00 (Summer) Venue: Ohara, Daito-cho, Ichinoseki City Timing: Night of August 15 Annual attendance: 500–1,000 people