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Takeakari: Kokura Castle's Ethereal Autumn Lights

From November 2nd-6th, Kokura Castle Takeakari will be held in Kitakushu City, Fukuoka. At this event, over 30,000 bamboo lanterns will be installed among the grounds of Kokura Castle, creating a dreamlike atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. This bamboo festival, which uses bamboo from abandoned forests in the city to help Kitakyushu's "Sustainable Development Goals Future City" initiative, is entering is its fourth year. 

More details can be found on their site below:

http://kokurajotakeakari.com/en/about/

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