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Dainyu Tug-of-War

This traditional event has been held for over 160 years in the Dainyu district of Itoshima. On August 15th, during Obon, vines are collected from the mountains to create a thick, l...

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Tea Culture and the Golden Tea Room in Fukuoka, 黄金の茶室と福岡のお茶

Jul. 23 ~

Sep. 8

Tea Culture and the Golden Tea Room in Fukuoka

A summer holiday event designed to explore the world of tea through the five senses. Fukuoka, historically open to foreign cultures, has embraced tea culture as well...

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Jul. 25

Sentomyo

Held twice a year in July and September at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, the Sentomyo ceremony involves lighting around 1,000 candles placed around the...

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Jul. 1 ~

Jul. 15

Hakata Gion Yamakasa

Starting July 1, various events related to the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival take place primarily in the Hakata area, allowing people to experience...

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Night Time Cruising in Yanagawa’s Canals, 灯り舟

Apr. 1 ~

Jun. 30

Evening Cruise in Yanagawa

Experience the enchanting evening atmosphere of Yanagawa with illuminated lanterns on the water and the trees along the canal beautifully lit up. This special...

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May. 26

Kamado Shrine Saito Ogomaku

The Ogomaku ritual involves entrusting wishes to goma wood, which are then burned in sacred fire. It starts with an exchange between mountain ascetics and concludes with the disman...

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May. 15

Tobiume Picking Ritual at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine

The ritual revolves around the “Tobiume (flying plum tree),” a tree believed to have flown overnight from Kyoto to honor Sugawara Michizane, the deity of Dazaifu Tenmangu...

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May. 30

June Kabuki Canal Procession

The traditional event where kabuki actors arrive on boats to make their debut, called "Funanorikomi," will take place for the June Hakataza Grand Kabuki performance. This year, in ...

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