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Hatsu-Uchi "First Hammering of the New Year" Ceremony at T…
Hatsu-Uchi "First Hammering of the New Year" Ceremony, held annually at midnight on New Year's Day since the founding of Takefu Knife Village—a cooperative workshop for Fukui's traditional craft "Echizen Forged Blades&q…
- Tannan
Megane (Glasses) Festival
"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…
- Tannan
Castle Festival
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…
- Wakasa
Nishiyama Park Illumination
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…
- Tannan
Echizen Pottery Village Weeping Cherry Blossom Festival
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 …
- Tannan
Echizen Fish Festival
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, …
- Tannan
Half-Summer Mackerel (Hangesho Saba)
On the eleventh day after the summer solstice, when the rainy season ends according to the calendar and the spring farming season concludes, marking the start of the peak summer season, the tradition of eating whole grilled mackerel rich in fat has…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Kono Summer Festival
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.
- Tannan
Lily Festival
The Lily Festival season is here once again!Enjoy approximately 150,000 blooming lilies, plus diverse events planned every weekend!At the flower shop, we sell lily bulbs, seedlings, and potted plants, and we'll be holding a potted arrangement w…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Tsuruga Port Illumination Miraie
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…
- Wakasa
Awara Onsen Oktoberfest
*Please note that the details below refer to the 2024 edition of the event. The event is held regularly; details on the next edition to come soon.The Awara Onsen Oktoberfest 2024 will be held over two days, Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, Octobe…
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Mihama Citizens' Regatta
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…
- Wakasa
Hoze Festival
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…
- Wakasa
Mizuumi Dengaku and Noh Dances
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…
- Tannan
Ajimano Man'yo Festival
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…
- Tannan
Maruoka Castle Projection Mapping Night "Hikari Musubi"
The only surviving castle keep in the Hokuriku region fuses with cutting-edge technology (projection mapping) to showcase Maruoka Castle's new appeal.Starting with a countdown display featuring illustrations of warriors associated with Maruoka …
- Awara,Sakai,Fukui
Wakafes
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 …
- Wakasa
Imajo Soba Festival
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…
- Tannan
Buddha's Birthday Festival
"Buddha's Birthday Festival" celebrates the birth of the Buddha. Centered around the "Children's Procession" where a white elephant, symbolizing the Buddha, is led along the approach to Eiheiji Temple, this event is fill…
- Eiheiji, Okuetsu
Festival of Spirits and Paper & Echizen Washi Paper Market
*Please note that the details below refer to the 2024 edition of the event. The event is held every year; details on the upcoming edition coming soon.The Echizen Washi Paper Market will be held for three days from May 3rd to 5th at the parking lot …
- Tannan
