Gokoku Jinja Shrine Mitama Matsuri
During the four-day Obon period, the annual “Mitama Matsuri” festival is held, a cherished tradition where numerous lanterns are displayed throughout the shrine grounds...
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Gokoku Jinja Shrine Mitama Matsuri
During the four-day Obon period, the annual “Mitama Matsuri” festival is held, a cherished tradition where numerous lanterns are displayed throughout the shrine grounds...
Kokura Gion Daiko Festival
The Gion Festival, a vibrant celebration taking place across various parts of Kitakyushu, comes alive in July. In Kokura, the heart of Kitakyushu City, preparations commence for...
Edamame Harvest Festival in Tachiarai 2024
The Tachiarai region, situated in the heart of the Chikugo Plain – a renowned vegetable producing area, will be hosting a harvest festival dedicated to edamame, a local specialty.....
Hakozaki Shrine Nagoshi Festival
Oharae, or purification ceremonies, are traditional Shinto rituals conducted in June and December. The ceremony held in June is specifically known as “Nagoshi-no-harae”...
Hozuki Summer Festival
This annual summer festival is held for two days from morning to night on the day of the sea and the Sunday before the day of the sea. The festival has been handed down as the...
Mikaeri no Taki Falls Hydrangea Festival
Boasting the largest waterfall drop in Kyushu, Karatsu's Mikaeri Falls is a breathtaking sight accompanied by a thunderous roar. This spot is also renowned for its hydrangeas...
Nyoirinji Wind Chime Festival
Nyoirinji Temple, affectionately known as "Kaeru Temple," is adorned with over 10,000 frog items throughout its grounds. Each summer, the temple hosts...
Rice Terrace Fire Festival
The terraced rice fields of Take district, selected as one of Japan’s top 100 terraced rice fields, offer a magical sight. After the rice planting is completed, about 1,000 handmad...
Kawatari Festival (Hekokaki Festival) at Kora Taisha Shrine
Also known as the “Hekokaki Festival,” the Kawatari Festival marks the onset of summer in Chikugo. The name “Kawatari” originates from the local tradition of crossing the...
43rd Chikugo Village Kasuri Open House
In the Chikugo region of Fukuoka, Kurume Kasuri, a cotton textile that has been passed down for over 200 years, is produced. In Chikugo City, where Kurume...