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[Akita] Akita Kanto Festival : Night Parade reserved seats with the guide
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- Overview
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The Akita Kanto Festival-local people pray for bountiful harvests with giant lanterns which is called Kanto, and sway in the night sky. This festival is one of the most famous summer festival in Tohoku region, and also it is a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural property with a history spanning about 270 years. The players are required daily training and good sense of balance to manipulate. This traditional technique has been passed down for generations.
- What to expect
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・Experience the unforgettable Akita’s Kanto Festival as giant lantern towers sway gracefully against the night sky. ・During the day, enjoy the 'Hiru-Kanto' where performers compete in their Kanto skills, and at night, watch the main event from reserved seats as illuminated lanterns light up Akita’s summer skies. ・You can choose a night-only plan or a plan that includes both the daytime Kanto performances and the main night event. ・You’ll be guided to your seat by an English/Chinese speaking staff ensuring a smooth and worry-free Akita Kanto Festival experience.
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