A Hidden Gem in Fukushima: The Taimatsu Akashi Fire Festival
The Taimatsu Akashi Festival, held every November in Sukagawa City in Fukushima Prefecture, is one of Japan's three major fire festivals with a history of over 400 years. During this spectacular event, thirty giant 10-metre torches weighing three tons burn bright red, creating a breathtaking spectacle that conveys the memories of the fierce battles that took place during the Sengoku Period.