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Akaoka Ekin Festival（赤岡の絵金祭り）

あかおかのえきんまつり Ekin Festival, Akaoka

For two nights a year the screens are set out along the shopfronts and lit only by candles - as they were meant to be seen.

TypeArt festival
GenreNihonga painting
City / townKonan
Founded / openedEdo period
Area in the prefectureCentral area

FAQ

Where is Ekin Festival, Akaoka?
It is in Kōnan, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
What can I see at Ekin Festival, Akaoka?
For two nights a year the screens are set out along the shopfronts and lit only by candles - as they were meant to be seen. The focus is Nihonga.
When was Ekin Festival, Akaoka established?
It dates from the Edo period.

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Official site：https://ekinmatsuri.com/

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