Kirk here with information about Mizuakari events at various locations. "What's Mizuakari?" It's what you see in the picture.
The following ChatGPT translation is of Japanese text on the following page:
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Event Overview:
Name: 18th Kumamoto Livelihood Festival "Mizuakari"
Date: 2023
October 7th (Saturday) Lighting time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Scheduled)
October 8th (Sunday) Lighting time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Scheduled)
Location: Various areas in Kumamoto City, Chuo Ward, Hanabata-cho
Hanabata Park
Hanabata Plaza (In front of NHK)
Road in front of the Citizens' Hall Sears Home Yume Hall
Misumi Park (In front of the Kato Kiyomasa Statue)
Tsuboigawa River and Nagabei
Josaien
Miyukizaka
Kumamoto Castle
Organizers:
Host: General Incorporated Association Kumamoto Livelihood Festival
Mizuakari Operation Committee
Co-hosts (Scheduled):
Kumamoto City
Supporters (Scheduled):
Kumamoto Prefecture
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