Noyaki or Yamayaki has been traditionally conducted by Japanese people for the purpose of continued use of hills and fields as grassland. It is held all over the country, including Mt. Wakakusa in Nara, Sengokuhara in Hakone, Akiyoshidai in Yamaguchi, Omuroyama in Izu and etc. It is also an event that hopes for the rebirth of life.

野焼きとか山焼きといいますが、奈良の一月の若草山山焼きから始まって、全国各地でおこなわます。害虫を退治し、枯れ草を肥料に変え、土地を温め、太陽光線を吸収し易くするなどの効用と五穀豊穣、無事息災を願う行事でもあります。待ち侘びた春の訪れを身近に感じ、生きる喜びを感じます。