[Tottori Prefecture] Approximately 350 costumed people appear in the Tottori Sand Dunes. The first “Tottori Sand Dunes Halloween Party” is held with the slogan “Trick or Treat!”
Tottori Prefecture Press release: October 28, 2024 Approximately 350 costumed people appear in the Tottori Sand Dunes; the first “Tottori Sand Dunes Halloween Party” is held with the slogan “Trick or Treat!” The end is approaching! An Instagram posting campaign where you can win luxurious fall delicacies including Matsuba crab, and a Halloween fair at an antenna shop in Shinbashi, Tokyo are also being held Tottori Prefecture aims to make the prefecture a sacred place for Halloween, and as one of its efforts, it held the “Tottori Sand Dunes Halloween Party” for the first time on October 27th (Sunday). Due to concerns about people congregating in a limited space, some restrictions have been put in place on how to enjoy Halloween in urban areas, and in response to this, Japan’s largest Halloween event will take place, taking advantage of the vast Tottori Sand Dunes. As a party, we planned a “Tottori Sand Dunes Halloween Party” and invited everyone from all over the country.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/78201/112/78201-112-875b769f7cca7bbc4c0e378bd2601ef3-2448×1632.jpg [Tottori Prefecture Halloween sacred site project] It also attracts attention from cosplayers! Tottori Prefecture is a sacred place for costumes Tottori Prefecture is home to several spots related to manga and anime, and is known as a “sacred place for costumes” where many fans come to visit in cosplay or costumes on pilgrimages to sacred places. The Tottori Sand Dunes, the setting for this Halloween event, is described by photographer Masaharu Ueda as a “giant horizon (background for studio photography)” and is a “natural landscape” that changes every moment depending on the weather, season, and shooting time. A photogenic spot that looks great as a “studio”. We will continue to propose various projects in the future, aiming to become a region where everyone from all over the country can enjoy Halloween to their heart’s content while taking advantage of tourism resources such as the Tottori Sand Dunes. “Tottori Sand Dunes Halloween Party” scene The first Halloween party was held at Tottori Sand Dunes, with about 350 people in costumes gathering. Governor Hirai appeared at the ceremony dressed as a “Sakyu Ketsuki”. “There are various Halloween events in the prefecture, but Tottori Sand Dunes is a place where you can safely parade in the middle of nature.Everyone from all over the country, please come to Tottori Sand Dunes as soon as possible for Halloween!” The festival got off to a lively start.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/78201/112/78201-112-dcd0443c2ab79639c3c5be12957de97b-2520×1680.jpg Afterwards, all participants took a commemorative photo with the “Horseback” towering at an altitude of approximately 47 meters in front of the Tottori Sand Dunes in the background, and the main event, the “Tottori Sand Dunes Large Costume Parade” began. Parents and children dressed up as witches and pumpkins said, “I’m glad that there is such a large place in Tottori where we can come together in costume.This event, which is connected to nature, allows children to run around barefoot, and adults can also dress up together. “It’s fun because I can take pictures that look great,” said many people who enjoyed the extraordinary experience. During the parade, candy, marshmallows, and other sweets were handed out to the children under the slogan “Trick or Treat!” and the children thoroughly enjoyed Halloween in the sand dunes.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/78201/112/78201-112-1886824a0f523cf830045f5782015d8f-2331×1554.jpg In addition, after the parade, there will be a “Sand Dune Disco” where you can enjoy dancing to music along with a moving sand sculpture performance, and a photo session with the Tottori Hometown Ambassador Pokémon “Sand” and “Alolan Sand” dressed in Halloween costumes. . The venue was filled with smiles and cheers as everyone enjoyed the Halloween content to their heart’s content.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/78201/112/78201-112-7b67a73bd29f7310ed032cbc560abf89-2598×1733.jpg (C)Pokemon. (C)Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. Pocket Monsters, Pokemon, and Pokemon are registered trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures, and Game Freak. “Tottori Sand Dunes” where you can see various spectacular views depending on the time of day At Tottori Sand Dunes, one of Japan’s largest and boasted by Tottori Prefecture, you can enjoy different scenery depending on the season, weather, and time of day. The beautiful wind patterns formed on the surface of the sand by the wind are also said to be natural art. In autumn, the air is clear, so the sunsets are even more vivid, and you can clearly see the mountains and the Sea of Japan in the distance. At sunrise and dusk, the sun’s rays dye the sand a golden color, creating a magical scenery. It is also a popular spot for stargazing. Because there is little artificial light in the surrounding area, the starry sky and the silhouette of the sand dunes create a romantic scene. The Tottori Sand Dunes show different faces depending on the time of day you visit, and you can take fantastic photos and trick photos of witches that look like they are flying over the dunes. Tottori Sand Dunes is a natural horizon where you can discover new things every time you visit and take photos unique to that day.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/78201/112/78201-112-47b9e0fa8e32ad9a6eedf09fa1886c6c-3708×909.jpg 4 days left until the deadline! Instagram posting campaign where everyone can enjoy “Tottori Sand Dunes Halloween” Please post a photo of yourself dressed up in a Halloween costume at an Instagrammable tourist spot or famous place in Tottori Prefecture on Instagram with the tags “#trick-or-treat” and “# (photo location, e.g. Tottori Sand Dunes, Mt. Daisen, Mt. Mitoku, etc.). We will be holding an Instagram campaign where we will give away luxurious prizes through a lottery. If you live outside of Tottori Prefecture and find it difficult to take pictures within Tottori Prefecture, you can also submit an application using an AR photo frame of the Tottori Sand Dunes. ■ Campaign period From October 1st to October 31st, 2024 ■ How to participate STEP1: Follow Tottori Prefecture Public Relations Division official Instagram “Ikottottori” (@preftottori) STEP 2: Post a photo of yourself wearing a Halloween costume on Instagram with “#trick-or-treat” and “# (location of photo, e.g. Tottori Sand Dunes, Mt. Daisen, Mt. Mitoku, etc.)”. *If you use AR, please specify “#AR Tottori Sand Dunes” as the shooting location. ■ Prize (1) Crab sandwich treat award [5 people] Contents: Matsuba crab from Tottori Prefecture (1 piece) (2) Motto Halloween Award [5 people] Contents: Tottori Wagyu beef (equivalent to 10,000 yen) (3) Persimmon trick award [10 people] Contents: Hanagosho persimmon (5kg)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/78201/112/78201-112-3a0acd3adaab33d426692a6a5b834752-3597×761.jpg Also available at the antenna shop in Shinbashi, Tokyo! Limited time Halloween menu now available
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/78201/112/78201-112-274ce175adaf34796b51f99b66fea600-3900×2600.jpg Tottori Okayama Shinbashikan, an antenna shop jointly operated by Tottori and Okayama prefectures since 2014, reopened after renovations on Thursday, April 25th. Since opening, we have been promoting the appeal of products from Tottori and Okayama prefectures, taking advantage of the different climates, natural features, history and culture of San’in and Sanyo. During the renovation, the store on the first floor has been expanded and a cafe area has been installed in the restaurant on the second floor to meet a variety of needs. Through dining and shopping, you can experience Tottori Prefecture even more in the Tokyo metropolitan area. ▼Halloween limited menu using local products available for a limited time Bistro Cafe on the 2nd floor from October 19th (Saturday) to October 31st (Thursday) “Trick or Tot Treat! Tottori Halloween Fair” will be held at “Momotenashiya”. The cute Halloween-themed menu uses plenty of Tottori ingredients, such as seasonal persimmons and Tottori prefecture’s soul drink, white rose milk, so you can enjoy Tottori Halloween in Tokyo.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/78201/112/78201-112-64277adaa5a75096eb2e5e9f99a32ded-3900×2600.jpg ▼A campaign related to Halloween is also being held at the antenna shop on the 1st floor! If you make a purchase of 2,000 yen or more at the shop on the 1st floor from October 19th (Saturday) to October 31st (Thursday), You can try quizzes about sweets from Tottori and Okayama prefectures and guess the weight of pumpkins. From those who answered all questions correctly, 30 people will be randomly selected to win an assortment of sweets from both prefectures. Please ask the shop staff for details on how to participate.
