Come and join us for the most exciting, interesting, and educational Japanese course and learn about the Yamakasa festival!Hakata Gion Yamakasa is one of the most exciting and important events in Hakata. Several beautiful Kazariyamas (decorative portable shrines and floats) are built and displayed in several parts of the city for a two week period. It's said that the origin of this festival is attributed to a ritual to stop a bad plague from spreading through Hakata in 1241. The highlight of the festival kicks off at exactly 4:59 AM on July 15th when thousands of men from seven districts race through the streets carrying decorative, one-ton floats. In this contest, men compete on the time taken to race along a 5 km course, either more or less than 30 minutes. Although speed is important, they are also required to maintain a graceful and heroic style as they run carrying the floats on their shoulders. Come join the fun!
Japanese Festivals & Language Course
Date: July 4th (Mon)- July 29th (Fri)
Fee: 139.000 Yen (including Japanese Classes, BBQ Party,
Welcome Party, Sayonara Party, Yame, Yamakasa, Fireworks, Yukata Lessons, Marine Sports and a Lunch Box on the first day)
Level: All Japanese levels
Schedule:
July 4th: Greetings, level check, class information, Fukuoka
guiding tour
July 8th: Yukata Lessons and Welcome Party
July 15th: Yamakasa, Festival in Yame (overnight)
July 17th: Pantai Bagus BBQ Party
July 24th: Marine Sports
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