FUKUOKA--The Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival will make its long-awaited return after three years, scheduled to be held in its usual form from July 1 to 15. It will feature "kakiyama" floats racing ...

Sagemon, Yanagawa’s Distinctive Hina Decoration Sagemon decorations are a distinctive tradition of the Yanagawa region, symbolizing items that are hung (sage) to celebrate. Originating in the late Edo ...

YANAGAWA, Fukuoka Prefecture--The autumn evening parade ... The city’s annual tradition held as part of the Hakushu-sai festival returns on Nov. 1-2, with thorough infection prevention ...

An illusory "keep" of Fukuoka Castle, a designated national historic site, will again brighten the night skies amid blooming cherry blossom･･･ ...

The festival kicks off with a prayer ceremony at Hiyoshi Shrine, followed by a vibrant parade. Participants dressed as the ...