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365th Chikugo River Fireworks Festival
Originating as a dedication fireworks display for Suitengu Shrine along the Chikugo River, this historic festival boasts a history of over 350 years. With 15,000 fireworks launched...
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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...
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Jojima Sake Brewery Walk
Explore the renowned sake breweries of Jojima, celebrated for its high-quality water and rice and the advantageous water transport provided by the Chikugo River...
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Ishibashi Cultural Center Spring Rose Fair
The cultural facility donated to Kurume City, the hometown of Bridgestone's founder, Shojiro Ishibashi, is a well-known haven for flower enthusiasts, particularly rose aficionados....
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67th Kurume Azalea Festival
The Kurume Azalea Festival, known for taking place in Kurume, a renowned producer of azaleas, is considered one of the three major plant festivals in Japan. During the festival per...
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Saga Jockey Arrested for Suspected Drunk Driving
A 54-year-old jockey from Saga Racing has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Kurume City, denying the allegations despite police findings. The jockey, Isao Yamaguchi, w...
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Kurume’s Chikugo River Gets Transparent, Scenic Floodwalls
Kurume City has unveiled a pioneering floodwall project along the Chikugo River, featuring transparent acrylic panels. This innovative approach, a first in Japan, allows visitors a...
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27th Ai Ai Deai Festival
This premier festival showcases Kurume Kasuri, a distinguished traditional craft, uniting 25 expert weavers and distributors in a grand celebration of this artisanal textile. This ...
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Kurume-Based Venture Files for Bankruptcy Amid COVID-19 Drug Research
A venture company in Kurume City, which was engaged in joint research and development of a COVID-19 treatment with Fukuoka Prefecture, has filed for bankruptcy. The company, Bonac....
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Kurume Ueki Festival
Kurume, renowned for its nursery stock industry that dates back over 300 years to the Edo period, stands as one of Japan's premier plant cultivation regions. It hosts an annual...
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