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Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival

The Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival is an annual event held on August 13, 2026, in Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The festival celebrates the city's unique tradition of goldfish-shaped lanterns, which adorn the areas around JR Yanai Station and Shirakabe no Machi.

Date
Aug 13, 2026
Location
Yanai
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Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival

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Highlights

  • Display of unique goldfish-shaped lanterns
  • Lantern decorations around JR Yanai Station and Shirakabe no Machi
The Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival is an annual cultural event scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Yanai, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. This festival celebrates Yanai's distinctive tradition of lanterns shaped like goldfish, a practice that dates back to the Edo period.

During the festival, numerous goldfish-shaped lanterns are displayed across the city, particularly decorating the areas around JR Yanai Station and Shirakabe no Machi. These unique lanterns can be seen outside local shops, restaurants, and residences, reflecting a tradition said to be inspired by the Hirosaki Neputa Festival in Aomori.

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JR Yanai Station and Shirakabe no Machi
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