8.August.2024
The Amami Festival ended with a splash on Sunday as the parade habu snake encircled children as they were doused with water–bringing good luck for the year! If you missed the four-day lineup of events in Naze, Amami City, there are still many other events across the island.
Please note that the following information was taken from the respective towns’ websites, and the information may have changed after the writing of this post. Be sure to double-check all times and locations on the official Japanese websites:
https://www.town.setouchi.lg.jp/kankou/r5minatomatsuri.html
https://www.city.amami.lg.jp/ksangyo/r6ayamarumatsuri1.html
https://www.city.amami.lg.jp/ssangyo/santarou24.html
https://www.vill.yamato.lg.jp/eventcalendar/hiratomimatsuri.html
・Minato Festival 8/10~8/11 in Setouchi
8/10 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sumo at Ominato Ryokuchi Park
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Parade
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Kayo and shima-uta folk song competition at Kasuga Park
8/11 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Skipjack tuna fishing demonstration
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Funakogi boat racing
6:10 PM - 8:00 PM Hachigatsu Odori dance
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Firework show
・Ayamaru Festival 8/11 in Kasari
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Funakogi boat racing at Ushuku Port
1:00 PM- 6:00 PM Nanko game tournament at the Kasari Rural Environment Improvement Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Stage performances at Ushuku Port
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Firework show
・Santaro Festival 8/25 at Uchiumi Park in Sumiyo
1:00 PM~ Sumo
6:00 PM~ Stage performances
6:40 PM~ Raffle
8:00 PM~ Hachigatsu Odori dance
8:30 PM~ Firework show
・Hiratomi Festival 8/25 in Yamato
Specifics TBA
(Please see the Yamato Village website for updates.)
Have fun and be sure to stay hydrated as you enjoy the festivities!