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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Teams Take Part In Tanagaregaki In Fukuoka

Hakata Gion Yamakasa teams carry Kakiyama floats during the Tanagaregaki event in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan, on July 11, 2026. During Tanagaregaki, participating Nagare carry their Kakiyama floats into other Nagare districts, exchanging greetings and continuing preparations for the festival's upcoming main events. On this day, three Nagare enter Kushida Shrine to rehearse the traditional turning maneuver around the shrine's turning marker, while two other Nagare conduct long-distance Kakiyama processions through Hakata. (Photo by Ryo Chi/NurPhoto)