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13Mikawachi-Yaki Hamazen Festival
Visit the kilns of Mikawachi and discover the cozy scenery of the town. This event features painting and potter's wheel trial courses, and many others relating to porcelain. The highlight of the festival may be the auction, held three times a day. It gives enthusiasts a chance to grab a prized, rare item at a discounted price. An eatery with Shimabara's specialty noodles makes a debut here in Michikawa for the first time at this event this year. -
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Nagasaki "Otakusa" Hydrangea Festival
The German physician based at the Dutch trading post on Dejima, Philipp Franz von Siebold, loved hydrangeas. He met and fell in love with Kusumoto Taki here, and they had a daughter, Ine, but Siebold was ultimately deported and separated from his beloved wife and daughter. Upon his return to his native land, he named the hydrangea he brought back from Japan "Otakusa" (a nickname for his wife) and introduced it to the rest of Europe. He would finally be reunited with them 30 years later upon his final voyage to Japan. The hydrangea serves as a symbol of the dramatic love story of two individuals. Please enjoy this event dedicated to this perennial bloom as you stroll through the landmarks of their memory. Approximately 5,000 hydrangea will be in bloom throughout the city during the festival period at locations including the Siebold Memorial Museum, Nakashimagawa Park, Dejima, and Glover Garden. Visitors can enjoy Japanese green tea with Japanese sweets among the hydrangea flowers in the picturesque grounds of Koufukuji Temple. -
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Unzen Hikari-no-Hanabouro Illuminations (Light displays and fireworks)
The Unzen Hikari-no-Hanabouro is an event themed around the hanabouro, flower-like hoarfrost that forms on the trees and plants. The streets and the sidewalk trees of this onsen town are decorated with dazzling lights. During the event season, firework displays are held on Saturday evenings from 9:30pm. Enter a magical world of hot-spring steam mixed with the illuminations below and the fireworks above in the peaceful night sky. -
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Kujuku Islands Oyster Festival - Winter Edition -
500 grills with seating for 2000 are set up on the open grassy area at the Saikai Pearl Sea Resort. What makes the oysters in this region so delicious is the area's deeply-indented ria coastline, which affords them plenty of nutrients. The scent from the grills mixes with the salty sea breeze, creating a perfect atmosphere to enjoy this classic winter delicacy in the great outdoors. -
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Isahaya Lantern River Festival
This festival started as a memorial for the 630 victims of the Great Flood of Isahaya, which took place on July 25, 1957. The festival is a way to mourn the loss of life but also to promote the development of a safe and beautiful town. The combination of the 23,000 lanterns floating down the Honmyo River, 1,500 fireworks and the illumination of Spectacles Bridge is a fantastic sight. -
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Iki Kagura (Shinto Theatrical Dance of Iki Island)
Kagura is a religious performing art with a long tradition and history dating back to the Muromachi period. Differing from other regions, on Iki both the dance and music are performed only by the Shinto priests. In August and December, spectacular grand kagura performances are held at the shrine over a 7- to 8-hour timespan. -
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Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony
The Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony is held on August 9th every year in memory of the victims of the second atomic bomb, near to the location where the bomb was dropped in the Matsuyama neighbourhood. The ceremony also helps to spread the prayer for everlasting world peace. The ceremony is attended by family members of the victims along with many other Nagasaki citizens. The Peace Declaration made by the Mayor of Nagasaki City delivers Nagasaki's wish for the establishment of lasting world peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons to local government within Japan, and beyond to the leaders of UN countries and to the rest of the world. -
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Emukae Sentourou (Thousand Lantern) Festival
This traditional event has been held for around 500 years. The centerpiece is truly a sight to behold: a tower of about 25m in height, decorated with hanging lanterns numbering about 3,300. It’s the tallest of its kind in all of Japan! When evening comes, some 10,000 hanging lanterns are lit throughout the town, inviting you into a wondrous world of lights. The beauty of Emukae is best experienced during this wonderful and brief festival of lights, happiness, and prayer. The Emukae Sentoro festival also features an old Buddhist procession called the “mizukake Jizo matsuri.” Young kids take turns pouring fresh water over a wooden statue of Jizo, the guardian of children. The statue is then paraded through the village. It’s believed that children who pour water over the Jizo statue will be blessed with good health. -
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Shimabara Castle Takigi Noh (Bonfire Noh)
There is an extensive history and culture of Noh theatre in Shimabara City. In order to protect and nurture this tradition, Shimabara Castle Bonfire Noh was revived in 1983, allowing the colorful culture of the Genroku period (late 17th – early 18th century) to be experienced once again. -
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Yosakoi Sasebo Festival
This is the largest Yosakoi dance festival in Kyushu, and has the stated aim of ‘making spectators and participants want to return to Sasebo to watch and dance again’. Teams gather from all over Japan and perform their high-energy dances at locations around the city. -
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Maruyama Hana Festival (Maruyama Women's Festival)
Maruyama Hana Festival: Saturday, November 9th to Sunday, November 10th (TBC). Location: Umezono Migawari Tenmangu and surrounding area This event brings to life the bygone days of Maruyama, formerly one of the three largest geisha districts (hanamachi) in Japan, with traditional dances and a procession of courtesans through the streets. The festival also features an onnamikoshi, a portable shrine carried strictly by women only. -
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Huis Ten Bosch - Kingdom of Light
Illuminated installations made from over 10 million lightbulbs, the world's largest such display, with added entertainments. Huis Ten Bosch welcomes you to the Kingdom of Light - crowned No.1 for three consecutive years by Yahoo! Japan's Christmas special ranking, the "top 20 most-popular illuminations in Japan".
