Bringing Koka's 10-Year Revived Tradition to the Nation: Live Streaming 'Aburahi-matsuri no Yakko-furi' on Cable TV App 'Locotele'
Koka City in Shiga Prefecture will live stream its rare 'Yakko-furi' traditional event for the first time in 10 years via the 'Locotele' app, with proceeds supporting cultural preservation.
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The traditional event 'Aburahi-matsuri no Yakko-furi' in Koka Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, which is being held for the first time in 10 years (Reference: Public Relations Koka April issue), will be live-streamed by a local cable TV station through the video distribution app 'Locotele.' In addition to the live stream, about 10 contents, including singing and choreography practice and explanations of the festival and its tools, are scheduled to be released. Let's learn and enjoy the live distribution twice as much.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to 'Uenodou Todo-kabu,' the bearers of the festival, to help maintain the festival and its activities.
### Live & Archive Distribution Overview
**Live Streaming Date:**
May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
**Distribution Content:**
Live distribution of the festival & distribution of preparation scenes and commentary videos.
**Archive Distribution Period:**
Until September 30, 2026
**Sales Information:**
- Viewing fee: 1,000 yen (including tax)
- Purchase link: [https://store.locotele.services/af63ab4c86019949](https://store.locotele.services/af63ab4c86019949)
*Viewing requires downloading the Locotele app to a smartphone, etc.
### About the 'Yakko-furi' of Aburahi
The 'Yakko-furi' of Aburahi is an event dedicated every five years by the 'Uenodou' at the annual festival of Aburahi Shrine on May 1 and is a designated intangible folk cultural asset of Shiga Prefecture. Since the previous event was postponed due to the spread of COVID-19, this will be the first time in 10 years that it has been held.
Yakko-furi is an accompaniment procession that follows the festival master called Todo. More than 100 people participate in the accompaniment, including Nagamochi Yakko, Hasanbako Yakko, and Keyari Yakko. They wear colorful costumes and parade through the village all day long while performing energetic songs and unique choreography.
### Inquiry
Koka City Hall, Shiga Prefecture, City Promotion Promotion Division, Public Relations Section: koka10030200@city.koka.lg.jp
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to 'Uenodou Todo-kabu,' the bearers of the festival, to help maintain the festival and its activities.
### Live & Archive Distribution Overview
**Live Streaming Date:**
May 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
**Distribution Content:**
Live distribution of the festival & distribution of preparation scenes and commentary videos.
**Archive Distribution Period:**
Until September 30, 2026
**Sales Information:**
- Viewing fee: 1,000 yen (including tax)
- Purchase link: [https://store.locotele.services/af63ab4c86019949](https://store.locotele.services/af63ab4c86019949)
*Viewing requires downloading the Locotele app to a smartphone, etc.
### About the 'Yakko-furi' of Aburahi
The 'Yakko-furi' of Aburahi is an event dedicated every five years by the 'Uenodou' at the annual festival of Aburahi Shrine on May 1 and is a designated intangible folk cultural asset of Shiga Prefecture. Since the previous event was postponed due to the spread of COVID-19, this will be the first time in 10 years that it has been held.
Yakko-furi is an accompaniment procession that follows the festival master called Todo. More than 100 people participate in the accompaniment, including Nagamochi Yakko, Hasanbako Yakko, and Keyari Yakko. They wear colorful costumes and parade through the village all day long while performing energetic songs and unique choreography.
### Inquiry
Koka City Hall, Shiga Prefecture, City Promotion Promotion Division, Public Relations Section: koka10030200@city.koka.lg.jp