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Dazaifu Tenmangu Ume Festival

Feb. 25 is the anniversary of the death of Michizane Sugawara, enshrined in Dazaifu Tenmangu as the god of education. On this day, priests of the shrine wear plum branches on their...

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Feb. 3

Setsubun at Sumiyoshi Shrine

Celebrated across Japan, Setsubun marks the beginning of spring with a ritual in which people throw beans at masked demons and chant, “Out with demons! In with luck!” At Sumiyoshi ...

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Feb. 15 ~

Mar. 1

Road of Light Winter Viewing

Don’t miss the chance to see the sunset on the famous Road of Light, which runs in a direct line from the Miyajihama coast to the steps leading up to Miyajidake Shrine in Fukutsu C...

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Feb. 9 ~

Feb. 11

Ofurosan Festival

Furogu Shrine's Reitaisai, which takes place at the beginning of February, is known as one of the Chikugo region’s three main festivals (alongside the festivals at Kora Shrine and ...

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Feb. 1 ~

Mar. 24

Iizuka Hina Matsuri

Don’t miss your chance to see one of Japan’s biggest zashikibina (hina dolls arranged around a miniature festival scene)! The display theme is “Heian Dream”, inviting you into a pi...

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Feb. 7 ~

Feb. 29

Yamaga Toro

Admire the colorful, traditional Japanese umbrellas and bamboo lanterns adorning the streets along Buzen Kaido in Yamaga City for this annual festival. The lanterns are lit up from...

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Jan. 24 ~

Jan. 25

Mekari Shinji Harvest Festival

The origin of the The Mekari Shinji ritual is linked to the time when Empress Jingu (approx. 200 A.C.) sent Azumiisora-no-kami (god of the sea) to the waters before the battle agai...

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Jan. 11 ~

Feb. 29

Huis Ten Bosch Grand Masquerade Carnival

Enjoy a grand masquerade with a European atmosphere. Dancers in lavish costumes and masks will color up the square with their spectacular performances under the sunlight and the ni...

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