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Kagoshima Ohara Festival (鹿児島おはらまつり)
Time: Early November
Prefecture: Kagoshima
Location: Tenmonkan
Kagoshima's largest annual festival makes its comeback every November, offering vibrant traditional dance parades, taiko performances, and a host of other cultural attractions.
Taking place along the tram line route in the downtown Tenmonkan area, this festival traces its origins back to 1949. It was initiated to commemorate Kagoshima's municipalization, marking 60 years since its establishment. Since then, thousands of attendees gather each year to partake in the festivities, celebrating with traditional music, including the renowned 'Ohara-bushi', which lends its name to the festival.