Over 1.5 million gather in Kokura City for Kitakyushu’s largest festival! The 25th Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival includes Yosakoi dance teams, a parade of around 10,000 dancers and a special appearance by Mickey and Minnie Mouse (8/5). Festivities close with a stunning fireworks finale over Kokura Castle.
• 8/4 (Sat.), 8/5 (Sun.)
• Around Kokura Castle, etc.
• Free
• 093-541-5472
• Jyonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City