Yanai Festival

Yanai’s autumn festival is held every year on November 23 (a National Holiday) in gratitude for the autumn harvest. Events such as the “Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Exhibition” and the “Welfare Market” are held in the area around Yanai City Culture and Welfare Hall, and visitors can sample delicious foods made with local ingredients. In addition, the “Shirakabe Edo Festival” is held in the Shirakabe historic district, with activities such as an archery range and target shooting game. The biggest highlight is the “Hanagasa Odori” (parasol dance) performed along Retoro-dori street, where a competitive performance between parasol dancers unfolds together with the tinkling sound of handbells.