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1Shimabara Castle Town Hinameguri
Every year on March 3rd, Japanese people decorate their homes with traditional dolls to celebrate Girl's Day, also known as "Hinamatsuri" (the Dolls Festival) or "Momo-no-Sekku" (Peach Festival). P... -
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Kanoukaen
Kanoukaen: The largest fire festival in all of Nagasaki features around 200 participants in samurai warrior costume marching through the blooming cherry trees of Tachibana Park with flaming torches... -
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Nagushiyama Azalea Festival
The 234-meter peak of Mt. Nagushiyama offers an unbroken view of the Saikai National Park and the northern Kujukushima Islands (99 Islands). The mountain is located half way between northern Na... -
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Nagasaki Tall Ships Festival
Sailing ships large and small flock to Japan's only tall ship event, held in the port town of Nagasaki. The festival includes events centred around the ships including sail drills, tours of the ... -
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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 dev... -
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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 t... -
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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... -
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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 Ja... -
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Maruyama Hana Festival (Maruyama Women's Festival)
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 tradit... -
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Doya Tanada (Rice Terrace) Festival
A magical scene emerges from Doya Tanada's rice terraces, as some 2,600 lanterns, set on the ridges between the rice fields, are lit up. It is so magical that time seems to stop for a moment; the s... -
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Goto Camellia Festival
Goto is well-known as a natural habitat for camellias, and the people of the islands have a long history of integrating this flower into their lives. The Goto Camellia Festival allows visitors to e... -
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Izuhara Port Festival, Tsushima Island
At the beginning of August, enjoy one of the biggest festivals on the island of Tsushima, the Izuhara Port Festival. Celebrate the history of Tsushima as you take in a parade that re-enacts the...
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