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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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 Omizusuri, a Shinto ritual that heralds spring in Wakasa, is held every year on March 2.Prior to the "Omizutori" held on March 12 at Nigatsudo Hall of Todaiji Temple in Nara, the "Omizusuri" at Jinguji Temple in Obama City…

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The "Kibi Jingu Festival" is famous as "Kibi no Choumatsuri", which starts on September 2 as Yoimiya Matsuri, ends on September 3 as Shinkosai, ends on September 4 as Nensai Matsuri, continues on September 5 through 10 as Gosai …

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The town of Mihama, Fukui Prefecture, has been focusing on rowing competitions as "Mihama, the Town of Boats" since the Fukui National Rowing Championships held in 1968.This event will be held to share the fun of rowing, deepen exchanges …

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The Mihama Hiruga Underwater Tug-of-War is held on the third Sunday of January. Young men from the town of Mihama hold a tug-of-war in a freezing cold river, as a traditional prayer for large fishing hauls in the coming year. The giant tug-of-war r…

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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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The Hoze Matsuri is an annual festival at Hachiman Shrine in Obama City that boasts a tradition of more than 300 years, and is designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Asset by the prefecture.For two days, portable shrines, large drums, kagura (Sh…

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SUMMER FESTA MIHAMA 2025 will be held at Mihama Sports Park on Saturday, July 26.There will be a main stage with idols and bands, gourmet food from kitchen cars and tents, tuk-tuks, a kids' area, camp sites (reservations required), fireworks, a…

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Tsuruga, the City of Bright KagayakiThe night is set against the backdrop of the scenic "Kebi no Matsubara". Vivid lanterns are floated on the surface of the sea to the accompaniment of Buddhist chanting, creating an awe-inspiring atmosph…

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OBOROCK 2025 ～TSURUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL～" will be held again this year in the Kanegasaki area of the port city of Tsuruga. The second stage of artists has now been announced, and tickets are now on sale at the official website.A total of 24 gro…

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Saturday, September 6, 2025The "Super Fire Festival," a giant torch in the shape of a tree leaf, 20 meters high and weighing 1 ton, will dance boldly and wildly on the sea. This is a powerful fire festival that scorches the night sky in m…

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A festival themed on "stars" will be held in Natasho, where the starry sky is beautiful.This year will be the 31st year of the festival, which will feature live performances by artists, a pine tree raising ceremony, a fireworks display, a…

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The Castle Festival is held annually on May 2 and 3 at Obama Shrine, which is dedicated to Tadakatsu Sakai, the feudal lord of Wakasa Province.In addition to the heroic o-daiko drum performance, the "Unohama Lion," which has been designat…

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The "Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival" attracts many spectators every year as a summer tradition in Wakasa Takahama.The 4-kilometer-long coastline serves as spectator seating, allowing visitors to sit on the sandy beach and enjoy the fi…

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