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A Guinness World Record Ceremony and Early Morning Fireworks to Welcome the New Year
[Shimenawa Replacement Ceremony]December 14 (Sunday), 2025, 8:00-16:30 (Held in light rain)[New Year Fireworks]: January 1 (Thursday), 2026 , around 6:30 (Canceled in case of severe weather)[Bungo Futamigaura Light-Up]:-December 24-January 4 annual…

In Saiki, one of Japan’s leading yellowtail towns, savor the exquisite winter-only “kanburi” to your heart’s content
December 6 (Saturday), 2025 to February 8, (Sunday)2026

A Castle Town Illuminated by the Enchanting Glow of Bamboo Lanterns
November 21 (Friday) to November 23 (Sunday), 2025

Winter in Tsukumi begins with flavors shaped by the sea.
November 15(Saturday), 2025 to January 31, (Saturday)2026

Countless Bamboo Lanterns Illuminate Mameda Town
November 7 (Fri) – November 9 (Sun), 2025

A winter tradition that illuminates the city of Oita
November 7(Friday), 2025 to February 14, (Saturday)2026

A Magical Autumn Night Festival Illuminated by Bamboo Lanterns
November 1 (Saturday) and November 2 (Sunday), 2025

A Sacred and Enigmatic Festival that Dares to Confront the Flames
[Kebesu Festival]Held annually on October 14[Yabusame]Held annually on October 15

A Historical Ceremony Honoring All Life and Giving Thanks for the Autumn Harvest
October 11 (Saturday) to October 13 (Monday, public holiday), 2025

A Celebration of Local Wines, Gourmet Delights, and Live Music
September 20 (Saturday) and September 21 (Sunday), 2025*Held annually on a weekend in September.

A Traditional Festival where Stone Buddhas Carved into Rock Faces Glow in the Light of Torches
August 30 (Saturday), 2025 (Tentative])

A Gathering of Traditional Elegance with Graceful Fan Dances
August 30 (Saturday), 2025*Held annually in late August.

A Vibrant Summer Festival Showcasing Colorful Traditional Dance
August 23 (Saturday), 2025*Held annually on the weekend following Obon in August (Saturday and Sunday)

A Playful Festival Featuring Dancers Dressed as Kitsune Foxes and Tanuki Racoon Dogs
August 14 (Thursday) and August 15 (Friday), 2025

A Fantasy of Lights and Fireworks Reflected on the Lake
August 9 (Saturday), 2025

A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Traditional Dance and Taiko Drum Performance to Pray for Bountiful Harvests
July 27 (Sunday), 2025
