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.
• 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
