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Horse parade "Chagu Chagu Umakko" held in Japan's Iwate Prefecture

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A horse parade called "Chagu Chagu Umakko" took place Saturday in northeastern Iwate Prefecture, with about 70 horses wearing ornate harnesses and bells parading through rice paddies and city streets.

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Horse parade "Chagu Chagu Umakko" held in Japan's Iwate Prefecture

A horse parade called "Chagu Chagu Umakko" took place Saturday in northeastern Iwate Prefecture, with about 70 horses wearing ornate harnesses and bells parading through rice paddies and city streets.

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Crowds line streets in Japanese town for ‘chagu chagu umakko’ horse parade

The parade is believed to have originated as a ritual to pray for the health of farm horses. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
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