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The Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival is an annual celebration of chrysanthemums, the national flower of Japan. The festival includes displays of life-size dolls decorated with flowers, with different themes each year. It is held from early Octobe…

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The annual winter illumination at Nishiyama Park, a popular recreational spot for Sabae residents.Each family worked together to decorate a tree. The tree, with each family's wishes written on it, brightly decorates Nishiyama Park in winter.Abo…

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We are hosting "Miraie," a winter tradition at Kanegasaki-Ryokuchi Park—a popular destination for everyone from children to adults and highly recommended for couples. Featuring over 600,000 LED bulbs, this is one of the largest ligh…

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=Announcement=The 2026 "Echizen Crab Festival" will be held on Saturday, November 14, Sunday, November 15, Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22.(Updated March 6, 2026)Fukui Prefecture’s largest crab festival, held in &ldqu…

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RENEW is an industrial tourism event held in Sabae City, Echizen City, and Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, aimed at creating sustainable communities. During the event, workshops and companies from seven local industries—Echizen Lacquerware, E…

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We are pleased to announce the 14th Echizen Pottery Village Autumn Festival.Last year's event was a huge success, welcoming approximately 10,000 visitors over two days.In addition to appreciating the wares, we have prepared activities for you t…

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Mikuni Port flourished as a port of call for Kitamae ships ーmerchant ships from roughly the 18th to 19th centuries (Edo to Meiji period, 1603–1912) that sailed the Sea of Japan, connecting ports from Osaka to Hokkaido and transporting goods …

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Starting September 1, bottom trawling season opens in Echizen Town, marking the time of year when the town catches the most fish.And during this time, the "Echizen Fish Festival," one of Fukui Prefecture's largest fish-themed events, …

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"Thank you, glasses" is the concept.The Megane Festival is a one-of-a-kind event held for over 10 years in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture—a major eyewear production hub—where eyewear enthusiasts from across Japan gather. *P…

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Every August, the Mikuni Fireworks Festival is held at Mikuni Sunset Beach. The show features a wide variety of styles of fireworks, including its trademark: fireworks that explode from the sea surface. The beach is a short walk from the closest tr…

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This is a rare event (even in Japan!) where water from the hot spring town of Awara Onsen is poured over mikoshi floats.Children and adults alike grab buckets and water guns, pouring hot water over the mikoshi—pour, pour, pour!A folk dance ev…

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*Please note that the details below refer to the 2025 edition of the event. The event is held every year in August; details on the next edition to come soon."The Shining City of Tsuruga"A night unfolding against the backdrop of the scenic…

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Two days to discover contemporary crafts!!⁡ Exhibitions, market, workshops. ⁡A festival of craftsmanship where you can meet artisans and their skillsOver 100 artisans from across Japan—including traditional craftsmen and craft artists—g…

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The Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival, a summer tradition in Wakasa Takahama, draws many visitors every year.The entire 4-kilometer coastline serves as a viewing area, allowing visitors to relax on the sandy beach and enjoy the fireworks from anyw…

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Otaiko Hibike is one of Japan’s largest festivals dedicated to taiko drumming. Every August, the outdoor recreation facility Otaiko Hills hosts exciting drumming performances, for an hours-long outdoor music festival. Some are by various loca…

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This festival features majestic andon floats ーlarge, often massive, lantern-decorated festival floats used in traditional Japanese festivalsー a rare sight in Fukui Prefecture, showcasing a splendid display of light and color. It is a community-ba…

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Each August, the Eiheiji Floating Lantern Festival serves as a memorial to those who have passed away: summer in Japan brings O-bon, when the souls of the dead come closest to the world of the living. The evening begins with the reading of a Buddhi…

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The Kono Summer Festival is held at Kaburaki Beach every July. Vibrant fireworks—approximately 5,600 shots—are launched against the backdrop of the sea, and the dynamic sound echoing off the mountains behind is truly spectacular.

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Approximately 200 Japanese tenugui towels in about 50 different colors and patterns are displayed along a 40-meter section of Yurakuza's corridor and on the terrace of the Heisei Onoya Western-style building, allowing visitors to enjoy the cool…

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*Please note that the details below refer to the 2025 edition of the event. The event is held every year; details about the next edition coming soon.Summer Festa Mihama 2025 will be held at Mihama Town General Sports Park on Saturday, July 26.Featu…

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