Kirk here. Providing advance notice about festivals is something I’ve always wanted to do but haven’t been able to follow through with for the most part. This video is a news report about the Hassaku Festival in Yamato-machi which was held recently.

Monday (the 16th) the Fujisaki Hachimangu Grand Festival will be held here in Kumamoto City. I’ve always thought that early morning (about 6 AM or maybe even a little earlier?) was the best view time. Now that autumn feels like midsummer, I think the case for getting out early in the morning is even stronger.