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13Misogoro Festival in Nishi Arie
In each region of the Shimabara Peninsula many legends about giants have been told. The story about the kind and friendly giant Misogoro is one of them. A statue of Misogoro, made following the descriptions of this old tale passed down through the centuries, is the main feature of this festival. The statue is carried on a truck and is displayed in a parade that goes down the old shopping street of Nishi Arie. Other features include: stalls selling local fresh vegetables and fish, food, somen noodle tasting, somen noodle sculptures exhibitions, rice skimming competitions, mochi (rice bun) throwing, a lottery, and karaoke competitions. -
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Yasuragi Ioujima Seaside BBQ Garden
Enjoy the ocean view and sea breeze with a barbeque at Yasuragi Onsen Hotel. During spring and summer, the hotel offers outdoor dining on their seaside patio. At just ¥2500 per person, you can take in the panorama of the shimmering water, clear sky, and distant Mt. Inasa as you grill and enjoy a generous supply of meats, veggies, and yakisoba noodles right at your table. Still hungry? There’s also unlimited Japanese curry, rice and soup to fill you up. If you’re craving dessert afterward, you can also pick up some of Ioujima’s famous olive oil ice cream in the hotel’s lobby. -
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Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
The mid-autumn festival is considered one of China’s largest seasonal celebrations and is where Japan’s ‘Otsukimi’ moon viewing festival gained its roots. Traditionally celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, the date changes each year. Like the bright round moon, families gather to enjoy the beauty of some 1000 lanterns illuminated in the mid-autumn moonlight. Many come to Chinatown not only to see the lanterns, but to eat the delicious steamed mooncake. Complete the stamp rally or don a Chinese traditional outfit to get some for free, or visit the stalls in Minato Park to purchase some. Artworks of the God of Love and Matchmaking are dotted around the park and Chinese food and souvenir stalls are aplenty. Come, see, eat and enjoy the mid-autumn festival performances, beginning daily from 5pm.
