Events & festivals・Hakata
Hojoya FestivalHōjōya
Also known as: 放生会
An autumn festival held at Hakozaki-gu shrine, rooted in the Buddhist practice of releasing living creatures as an act of mercy (hōjō). The week-long celebration features food and souvenir stalls lining the shrine approach. Traditional purchases associated with the festival include young ginger (hajikami) and glass 'champon' (woven glass bead) ornaments.
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