【JAPAN 47 GO Selection】Spring is in full bloom♪ Delivering May event information from 'JAPAN 47 GO'!
JAPAN 47 GO introduces a selection of events held across Japan in May. These include the Manabeshima Hashiri Mikoshi in Kasaoka City, Okayama, the Bishamon Festival and National Crying Sumo Tournament in Hanamaki City, Iwate, and the Takikawa Nanohana Festival in Takikawa City, Hokkaido. Other events feature an ancient artillery performance at Matsumoto Castle in Matsumoto City, Nagano, and a Firefly Viewing Week in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi.
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【Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture】 Manabeshima Hashiri Mikoshi (May 3-5)
This is a magnificent event at the Hachiman Shrine festival on Manabeshima Island, where three portable shrines race through the island's streets with tremendous momentum.
【Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture】 Bishamon Festival and National Crying Sumo Tournament (May 4-5)
Baby sumo wrestlers aged 6 months to 1 year 9 months are held by their coaches and enter the sumo ring, competing by bringing their faces close together.
【Takikawa City, Hokkaido】 Takikawa Nanohana Festival ~Rapeseed blossoms on the hills~ (May 16-24)
Yellow rapeseed blossoms vividly color the hilly areas. On weekends, a special venue is set up within the rapeseed fields, and buses to the venue are also operated.
【Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture】 National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Matsumoto Clan Ancient Artillery Performance (May 18)
Based on the philosophy of the Matsumoto Castle Teppogura Akabane Collection Society, a matchlock gun performance will be held at the Ninomaru Goten ruins.
【Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture】 Firefly Viewing Week! (May 30 - June 5)
Genji fireflies, a natural monument, can be observed in the Ichinosaka River flowing through the city. On May 27 (Sat), a firefly festival will also be held.
*Please be sure to check websites etc. for the latest information.
◆ Event Calendar (May 1 - May 31)
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You can also check congestion forecasts and route searches to the venue.
【Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture】 Manabeshima Hashiri Mikoshi (May 3-5)
This is a magnificent event at the Hachiman Shrine festival on Manabeshima Island, where three portable shrines race through the island's streets with tremendous momentum.
【Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture】 Bishamon Festival and National Crying Sumo Tournament (May 4-5)
Baby sumo wrestlers aged 6 months to 1 year 9 months are held by their coaches and enter the sumo ring, competing by bringing their faces close together.
【Takikawa City, Hokkaido】 Takikawa Nanohana Festival ~Rapeseed blossoms on the hills~ (May 16-24)
Yellow rapeseed blossoms vividly color the hilly areas. On weekends, a special venue is set up within the rapeseed fields, and buses to the venue are also operated.
【Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture】 National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Matsumoto Clan Ancient Artillery Performance (May 18)
Based on the philosophy of the Matsumoto Castle Teppogura Akabane Collection Society, a matchlock gun performance will be held at the Ninomaru Goten ruins.
【Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture】 Firefly Viewing Week! (May 30 - June 5)
Genji fireflies, a natural monument, can be observed in the Ichinosaka River flowing through the city. On May 27 (Sat), a firefly festival will also be held.
*Please be sure to check websites etc. for the latest information.
◆ Event Calendar (May 1 - May 31)
Click here for the May event calendar.
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FAQ
Where are the events introduced by JAPAN 47 GO in May held?
They are held in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture; Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture; Takikawa City, Hokkaido; Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture; and Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, among others.
When is the Manabeshima Hashiri Mikoshi held?
It is held from May 3rd to May 5th.