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Kawakami Otojiro Memorial 2016

START: Nov 11, 2016 END: Nov 11, 2016

On Nov. 11 every year, you can attend this Buddhist memorial service for Otojiro Kawakami, a 19th century actor and local legend. The memorial service is held by a Buddhist monk. On Nov. 3 and 4, the theater company “Hakata Yokatai” will reenact the life of the actor. Read more about the legend of Otojiro Kawakami in English here.

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• 11/11 (Fri.)
• 10:00~11:00
• Free
• Jotenji Temple
• 1-29-9 Hakata-ekimae, Hakata-ku
• 092-281-7761 (Hakata Machiya Folk Museum)
http://hakata-akihaku.com/event/2995

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Published: Oct 21, 2016 / Last Updated: Nov 14, 2016

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