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Yosakoi Festival（よさこい祭り）

よさこいまつり Yosakoi Festival

Yosakoi Festival（よさこい祭り）

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Invented after the war to lift a depressed city; each team makes its own costume and music, and the form spread nationwide.

TypeArt festival
GenreDyeing and weaving
City / townKochi
Area in the prefectureCentral area

FAQ

Where is Yosakoi Festival?
It is in Kōchi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
What can I see at Yosakoi Festival?
Invented after the war to lift a depressed city; each team makes its own costume and music, and the form spread nationwide. The focus is textiles.
When was Yosakoi Festival established?
It dates from 1954.

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