Iconic fall festival parade in Yatsushiro canceled in wake of Kumamoto quake
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-09-07 16:29 UTC+10:00
Section: JAPAN
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Asia, Natural Disasters, World News, Asia Pacific
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YATSUSHIRO, KUMAMOTO PREF. – The major earthquake that hit Kumamoto Prefecture in July has caused the cancellation of the highlight of a festival in the city of Yatsushiro that dates back to the Edo Period.
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