Ehime Prefecture・Saijo City
Tanbara Festival
An autumn festival in Saijo City's Tanbara district, featuring danjiri and a yakko procession
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Ehime Prefecture・Niihama City
Niihama Oshima Hachiman Shrine Festival
An autumn festival on Niihama Oshima, brought to life by yatai and Funamiyuki
Saga Prefecture・Saga City
Mishima no Kasedori
The sound of green bamboo and visiting deities protect Mishima’s Little New Year
Nagasaki Prefecture・Sasebo City
Kirakira Festival
A winter tradition in central Sasebo, brightening the city with lights and music
Nagasaki Prefecture・Shimabara City
Shimabara Water Festival
A summer festival illuminating a town of spring water with Japanese umbrellas and lanterns
Nagasaki Prefecture・Nagasaki City
Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival
A celebration of the sea and international exchange, bringing sailing ships from Japan and abroad to Nagasaki Port
Kumamoto Prefecture・Yamaga City
Yamaga Lantern Festival
A traditional Yamaga summer-night spectacle illuminated by gold lanterns and the Yoheho-bushi
Oita Prefecture
Bon Odori in Oita Prefecture
Oita’s Bon culture, where local memories live on in songs and circle dances
Ishikawa Prefecture・Nanao City
Shingu Noryosai
A Nanao summer festival where candlelit kiriko travel through the satoyama at night