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Feb 10, 2024 Event
Yanagawa Hina Festival 2024
Each year, from early February, the city of Yanagawa becomes a vibrant tableau of tradition and celebration with its Hina Festival. This event is highlighted by the display of Hina...
Feb 7, 2024 Local News
Yanagawa Fire Department Faces Backlash Over Second DUI Incident
The Yanagawa City Fire Department apologized following the DUI arrest of firefighter Yuta Takada on February 6th, the second such case in a month...
Nov 29, 2023 Event
Yanagawa Kotatsu Bune
In the tranquil water town of Yanagawa, the famous 'O-hori Meguri' (Canal Tour) offers a leisurely experience. Visitors embark on a 'Donko' boat and spend about an hour gently crui...
Oct 27, 2023 Event
Hakushu Festival Suijo Parade
Commemorate the Life of Poet Hakushu Kitahara at the Yanagawa Festival: Held in the poet's hometown of Yanagawa, this festival takes...
Oct 25, 2023 Event
Yanagawa Autumn Water Festival – Sui! Sui! Sui!
Dive Into the "Sui! Sui! Sui!" Festival in Yanagawa: Held annually, this festival is a celebration of Yanagawa's iconic canals...
Sep 11, 2023 Event
Onigie Autumn Festival at Mihashira Shrine
The Mihashira Shrine's Autumn Festival, known as "Onigie," derives its name from the word "Onigiwai,"...
Aug 18, 2023 Local News
Fatal Barbecue Incident at Yanagawa Beauty College Investigated
In May, a barbecue accident at Hollywood World Beauty College in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, injured four students and killed an 18-year-old. A committee of six experts was ...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Police Uncover Deplorable Pet Conditions; Breeder Arrested
A 74-year-old former breeder, Yoshie Yokoo, in Yanagawa City was arrested for allegedly violating animal...
Jul 24, 2023 Event
Night Time Cruising in Yanagawa’s Canals
At dusk, Yanagawa becomes a fantastic spectacle with lanterns on the water and trees along the coast illuminated. As twilight falls, visitors can board a donko boat...
Jul 6, 2023 Event
Kikai Yako
An intriguing event set around the theme of Kappa, a water creature iconic to Japan, is being organized at the historic Tachibana Residence...
