Kumamoto
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Yamaga Lantern Festival
A fantastical festival dyeing Yamaga hot spring summer nights golden, highlighted by the Sennin Toro Odori where women gracefully dance with gold lanterns balanced on their heads.
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Kumamoto Castle Marathon
A citizen-participation full marathon where approximately 10,000 runners race through Kumamoto City finishing at Kumamoto Castle. Passionate roadside cheering and taiko drum support create an energetic atmosphere.
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Aso Fire Festival
A large-scale fire festival praying for Aso grassland regeneration with fire characters and torch processions. Flames scorching the night sky paint the caldera red.