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On March 2, the Omizu-Okuri (lit. “water-sending”) ritual is held at Jinguji Temple, Obama City (Fukui). The event begins at 11:00 a.m., with religious rites to prepare. The Omizu-Okuri ritual itself starts at 6:00 p.m., and includes a …

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The popular winter tradition "Miraie" will be held at Kanegasaki-Ryokuchi Park, a beloved spot for all ages and highly recommended for couples. This is the largest illumination display in the Hokuriku region, featuring over 600,000 LED bu…

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The Mihama Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War, held annually on the third Sunday of January, begins in the morning. A rope 30 cm thick and 40 meters long is stretched across the canal connecting Lake Hiruga to the Sea of Japan. Young men from the town of…

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The Hoze Festival is a city-wide festival known for kagura dances performed for the gods, a unique style of shishimai lion dances, and decorated floats that travel around town, lit by lanterns at night. It is held in Obama on the weekend before the…

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The Castle Festival is an annual event held on May 2nd and 3rd at Obama Shrine, on the grounds of the Obama Castle Site, which enshrines Lord Tadakatsu Sakai, the feudal lord of Wakasa Province.The festival features a grand drum performance, b…

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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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Early each April, Kanegasaki-gu Shrine holds its Flower-Exchanging Festival. This festival is based on an old tradition: young men and women trade cherry blossom branches, as a prayer to find true love and happiness. Visitors can buy cut cherry blo…

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*Please note that the details below refer to the 2025 edition of the event. The event is held regularly; details on the next edition to come soon.The OBOROCK TSURUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL will be held again this year in the Kanegasaki area of the port cit…

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In early September every year, the Tsuruga Festival is held around Kehi Jingu Shrine. This festival involves six highly decorated floats, topped with life-sized figures representing people from history. Enjoy traditional music, dancing, and a parad…

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Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture, has focused on rowing since hosting the Fukui National Sports Festival in 1968, establishing itself as "Mihama, the Town ofBoats." This tournament is held to share the joy of rowing, deepen community bonds a…

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The Wakasa Ohi Super Fireworks Festival is a large fire festival held at the beginning of August, at Uminpia Ohi. Some 60 young adults from the community join together along the shore to spin huge burning torches 20 meters tall, that each weigh abo…

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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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A star-themed festival is held every August in the beautiful starlit village of Natasho.*Please note that the details below refer to the 2024 edition of the event. The festival is held every year; details on the next edition soon to come.Now in its…

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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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Let's walk through WakasaDiscover the nature and history woven by waters of five shades of blueThe town of Wakasa is located in southern Fukui Prefecture,close to Shiga and Kyoto, and has long supported the food culture of the old capital.Here,…

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Organized by the local volunteer-led "Wakafes Executive Committee," the event, held every October at Jomon Roman Park, features stage events, hands-on activities, and vendor booths, with the Wakasa East Chamber of Commerce Youth Division …

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