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Nagasaki Kunchi (長崎くんち)
Time: October 7-9
Location: Suwa Shrine in Nagasaki
This festival has a history spanning approximately 400 years and integrates elements from Chinese and Dutch cultures, which have influenced the city's past. The name of the festival is thought to originate from "ku-nichi," signifying the ninth day, which corresponds to the ninth day of the ninth month in the lunar calendar.