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Festivals in Shimonoseki
Festivals in Shimonoseki
One of Japan's largest fireworks festivals is held over the Kanmon Straits every year on August 13th, with over a million people in attendance and 13,000 hanabi to enjoy.
The Kaikyo Festival is held annually on May 3rd, with re-enactments of naval battles and other historical intrigues. It's held mostly in the Karato area or Ganryujima.
The Bakan Festival takes over the city in the last weekend of August, with food and night markets lining the streets between JR Shimonoseki Station and the Karato area, culminating in a group dance.
The Little Busan Fest celebrates Shimonoseki's Korean culture every November at the Green Mall.
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