[2024 Event Information] Akita's Kanto Festival, one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region

The Akita Kanto Festival, one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region, is said to see around 280 poles parade through the streets in one night, with as many as 10,000 lanterns

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[Akita Prefecture] Before enjoying the Kanto Festival, Akita's representative summer festival in Tohoku, we introduce you to some history and trivia you should know!

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Many people would love to attend the Akita Kanto Festival, a representative summer festival in the Tohoku region, but are unsure of what it's all about. This article explains the festival's history and trivia before you go. What is the Akita Kanto Festival? The Akita Kanto Festival is held annually in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, from August 3rd to August 6th. It was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan in 1980. Many people also know that it is considered one of the "Three Great Festivals of Tohoku," along with Aomori Prefecture's Nebuta Festival and Sendai's Tanabata Festival. Furthermore, Yamagata Prefecture's Hanagasa Festival and Iwate Prefecture's...

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In this article, we will introduce information about the Akita Kanto Festival in 2024

Akita Kanto Festival 2024 Schedule

will be held on the same schedule every day from Thursday, August 3rd to Sunday, August 6th, Kanto Boulevard

, a daytime Kanto event will be held at Nakaichi Nigiwai Square during the daytime (from around 9am to around 3pm)

Night performance (Kanto Boulevard)

The main event of the Kanto Festival is the night performance, which takes place at night

Google Map (Kanto Boulevard)

Daytime Kanto Festival (Myogikai, Nakaichi Nigiwai Square)

During the day, a Kanto Skills Competition is held at Noon Kanto, where the powerful craftsmen who skillfully manipulate the giant Kanto poles compete with each other

Google Map (Nakaichi Nigiwai Hiroba)

CNA Akita Cable TV will be broadcasting live!

For those who are unable to make it to the venue, the local Akita Cable Television is planning to broadcast the event live on YouTube. It seems that not only the main event in the evening but also the daytime Kanto Masterpiece Competition will be broadcast, although only the finals will be available

This year's distribution was also officially announced on the official website,

• [Live broadcast on August 4, 2024] Akita Kanto Festival Night Performance
• [LIVE Streaming on August 6, 2024] Akita Kanto Festival Kanto Skill Competition Final

It seems that there will be two live broadcasts

[Live broadcast on August 4, 2024] Akita Kanto Festival Night Performance

[LIVE Streaming on August 6, 2024] Akita Kanto Festival Kanto Skill Competition Final

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Last year, the Kanto Festival was at risk of being cancelled due to heavy rain damage, but we're glad that it seems to be going ahead without any worries this year!

The fantastical sight of lanterns filling the night sky is definitely worth seeing!

By the way, in Akita city, there is the Akita City Folk Performing Arts and Tradition Museum "Neburi Nagashikan," where you can see the Kanto even outside of the Kanto Festival season. This is also a recommended facility to visit in conjunction with the festival, as you can get a good look at the patterns on the Kanto lanterns, which you can't see very well during the actual festival

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See large and small Kanto floats at the Neburi Nagashi Hall! You can even hold them and perform [Akita Prefecture]

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The three major festivals in the Tohoku region are the Sendai Tanabata Festival, the Aomori Nebuta Festival, and the Akita Kanto Festival. The Akita Kanto Festival is said to have originated from the Tanabata event "Neburi Nagashi." The Akita Folk Performing Arts and Tradition Museum, "Neburi Nagashikan," is named after this "neburi" (flowing lantern). The Neburi Nagashikan Kanto Festival is a midsummer night tradition. The glow of the lanterns is so beautiful that many people look forward to it every year. Be sure to see Akita's traditional kanto up close and even try holding one. Highlights of the Neburi Nagashikan: The Neburi Nagashikan displays items from traditional events, including kanto...

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Kanto Festival <Information>

• Name: Akita Kanto Festival
• Date and time: August 4th to August 6th
• Inquiries: Akita City Kanto Festival Executive Committee Secretariat (Akita City Tourism Promotion Division)
• Address: 1-1-1 Sanno, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, 010-8560
• Phone number: 018-888-5602
• Official URL: https://www.kantou.gr.jp/

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