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Summer Festa Mihama

*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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Summer Festa Mihama

Yuri-no-Sato Park Illumination

Year-round light-up and projection mapping at Yuri-no-Sato Park.Visitors are delighted by various displays, including projection mapping onto the wall fountain, a tunnel of light, pipes that change through seven colors, and large deer lighting. Add…

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Yuri-no-Sato Park Illumination

Summer Wagasa Sky at Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins

Within the restored townscape of the Asakura Clan Ruins of Ichijodani, we have set up an exhibition spot featuring Japanese umbrellas.Colorful wind chimes and Japanese umbrellas add vibrancy to the restored townscape.The sight and sound of the wind…

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Summer Wagasa Sky at Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins

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…

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Half-Summer Mackerel (Hangesho Saba)

Echizen Fish Festival

On September 1 every year, the ban on bottom trawl fishing is lifted in Echizen Town, and this marks the beginning of the season when Echizen Town catches more fish than any other time of the year.The Echizen Fish Festival, one of the largest fish …

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Echizen Fish Festival

Yuirakuza Tenugui Corridor

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…

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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Yuirakuza Tenugui Corridor

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…

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Mihama Citizens' Regatta

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…

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Hoze Festival

Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival

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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Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival

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…

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Castle Festival

Awara Onsen Spring Festival

The festival events begin with a dance offering performed by geisha. Three floats then parade through the Awara Onsen hot spring town: a giant doll float, a float decorated with cherry blossoms, and a float with a large drum being beaten. Geisha ri…

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Awara Onsen Spring Festival

Fukui Phoenix Festival

The Fukui Phoenix Festival began in 1954 to celebrate overcoming disasters such as war damage, earthquakes, and floods, and to wish for "the joy of reconstruction and further development."*Please note that the information below refers to …

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Fukui Phoenix Festival

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.

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Kono Summer Festival

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 …

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Wakafes

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
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Lily Festival

Summer Shoji (Former Uchiyama Residence)

Summer screens with castle-viewing windows appear in the detached wing of the samurai residence.Made from reeds, the screens are visually appealing and allow cool breezes to pass through.

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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Summer Shoji (Former Uchiyama Residence)

Pinwheel Display (Former Tamura Residence)

Approximately 2,000 pinwheels are installed from the approach to the grounds of the Former Tamura Residence. Visitors are enchanted by the cool sound of the pinwheels turning and the vibrant scenery.Why not capture a memorable photo in front of the…

  • Eiheiji, Okuetsu
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Pinwheel Display (Former Tamura Residence)

Furuki-Yoki Hina Doll Exhibition

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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Furuki-Yoki Hina Doll Exhibition

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
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Awara Onsen Oktoberfest

Echizen Pottery Village Autumn Festival

*Please note that the details below refer to the last edition of the event. The festival is held every year; details on the next edition to come soon.We are pleased to announce the 13th Echizen Pottery Village Autumn Festival.Last year's event …

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Echizen Pottery Village Autumn Festival
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