In cities and towns throughout Japan, float festivals are held by communities annually to pray to the gods for peace and protection from natural disasters. The element of Yama, Hoko and Yatai float festivals encompasses 33 representative examples in various regions throughout Japan showcasing the diversity of local cultures.   Five Festivals in Kyushu are registered on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity     Tobata Gion Oyamagasa Festival One of the most exciting summer festivals in Kyushu. The festival has a lot of energy and is very dynamic as is the case with festivals such as the Hakata Gion Yamagasa，with young men wearing the happi (festival costume) and hachimaki  (head band)， carrying the Yamagasa (festival float) and walking around the town shouting  “yoitosa yoitosa”.      Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival One of the most exciting summer festival in Japan   takes place from July 1 to 15 and is held at Kushida-jinja Shrine in Hakata.  There are two kinds of festival floats called Yamagasa. One is Kazari-yamagasa with 15 meters high, a gorgeously decorated festival float which is decked with elaborate dolls and castles.       Karatsu Kunchi Hikiyama Festival   Hita Gion Hikiyama Festival   Yatsushiro Myoken Festival     Home  Tailor-made tours　Study tours　Christian Pilgrimage tours　Golf tour   Kyushu tour packages    

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  Hiagari Sewage water treatment plant  The sewage come through the sewer pipe is purified in the plant and flow into the sea.  There is an also new technology plant which the electricity is generated using the sludge from sewage. At the Visitor Center established in 2015, sewage treatment process and technologies can be learned.   Water Plaza  The Plant making fresh water from sea water and sewage water established in 2011. The desalination process and technology can be leared.     Home  Tailor-made tours　Study tours　Christian Pilgrimage tours   Golf tour   Kyushu tour packages    

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