DISCOVER FUKUI

"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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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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The Echizen Pottery Village Weeping Cherry Blossom Festival, featuring over 100 craft and food vendors!Enjoy the festivities under the cherry blossoms.Dates: Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, 2026 Location: Echizen Pottery Village …

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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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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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The Mizuumi Dengaku and Noh Dances, said to have been passed down since the Kamakura period of 1185-1333, has been preserved in this region for approximately 800 years.It is said to have begun when Hojo Tokiyori, the shikken (regent) of the Kamakur…

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This is the first fireworks festival held in Fukui Prefecture, heralding the start of summer in Echizen. Set against the backdrop of Echizen Fishing Port, the fireworks are launched from the vast expanse of the sea with the mountain range stretchin…

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To coincide with the Daffodil Festival, Echizen Town will hold the "Daffodil & Crab Fair" at Michi no Eki Roadside Station Echizen.In addition to the charm of Echizen Daffodils, including gifts of Echizen Daffodils, there will also be…

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What is Hinamatsuri?The Japanese Doll Festival, or Girls' Day, is held on March 3 every year. Platforms covered with a red carpet are used to display a set of ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in trad…

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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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Hometown FestivalDate *Please note that the dates below refer to the 2025 edition of the eventThursday, August 14, 2025, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PMFriday, August 15, 2025,4:00 PM - 9:00 PM*Cancelled in case of rainVenueTakefu Central Park, Echizen City (Fu…

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This event features local communities and organizations opening soba noodle shops, allowing visitors to enjoy a variety of unique soba flavors. In addition to soba shops, booths selling local specialty products will also be set up. Held in the hist…

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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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The annual Ikeda Grand Festival held at Suwaazuki Shrine, the local shrine of Ikeda, takes place over three days from June 9th to 11th each year.The festival begins with the Eve Festival, featuring a dedication of the Urayasu Dance by local childre…

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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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The Man'yo Festival is held every year in early May in the Ajimano district of Echizen City, which is associated with the Man'yoshu anthology (万葉集, literally "Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves"), the oldest extant collection of…

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Experience the charm of lacquerware at this event at Echizen Lacquerware Hall in the Kawada district, the birthplace of Echizen Lacquerware with a history of approximately 1,500 years.*Please note that the details below refer to the 2025 editi…

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