Toka Ebisu New Year Festival
One of Fukuoka’s most iconic New Year events, the Toka Ebisu Shogatsu Taisai takes place annually from Jan 8 to 11 at Toka Ebisu Shrine...
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Toka Ebisu New Year Festival
One of Fukuoka’s most iconic New Year events, the Toka Ebisu Shogatsu Taisai takes place annually from Jan 8 to 11 at Toka Ebisu Shrine...
Momote Festival at Yodogawa Ten Shrine
Designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Itoshima City, this traditional event at Yodogawa Tenjinsha Shrine is held to pray for a bountiful harvest and protection from...
Onisube Ritual at Dazaifu Tenmangu
Recognized as one of Japan’s three great fire festivals, the Onisube ritual at Dazaifu Tenmangu takes place around 21:00 and features a dramatic battle of fire and smoke. As partic...
Muko-oshi (Wakamizu Festival) in Kasuga
Held on the night before Coming of Age Day, Kasuga’s Muko-oshi, also known as the Wakamizu Festival, is a traditional winter event that celebrates couples...
Fukuoka City Fire Department New Year Review
Fukuoka’s annual dezome-shiki marks the start of the year with a showcase of firefighting tradition and disaster preparedness. The event begins with...
Gokoku Shrine Nanakusa Festival
On Jan 7, the traditional Nanakusa no Sekku marks the eating of seven spring herbs to pray for good health and a fruitful year. Many associate the day with...
Daizenji Oniyo Fire Festival
Designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset and recognized as one of Japan’s three great fire festivals, the Oniyo Festival at Daizenji...
Tama Seseri
Held for over 600 years, the Tamaseseri Festival is a dynamic New Year tradition in Hakata. Participants called seriko, wearing traditional loincloths...