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25th One Hundred Bags of Rice Festival

Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 10:00–16:00 · Aore Nagaoka, Nagaoka · Niigata

Dates

  • Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 10:00–16:00

About this event

Summary
A historical festival celebrating the 'Spirit of One Hundred Bags of Rice' (Bei-Hyō), a tradition of donating rice during hardship, alongside the autumn harvest.

Highlights
• Historical parade recreating the Nagaoka domain of the late Edo period
• 'Experience! National Chinese School' (Taiken! Kokukan Gakko): An interactive activity for children to learn local history
• 'Find the Ancestor Cards': A game where participants search for cards introducing pioneers of Nagaoka who embodied the spirit of Bei-Hyō
• Educational focus on Nagaoka's proud history and cultural heritage

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Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).