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:

http://mizuakari.net/overview

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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):

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