• 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.