Key Facts
• The Mito Komon Festival was held on August 2 and 3 in Mito City.
• On August 2, a lantern parade spanned 500 meters with traditional lanterns.
• The festival honors Tokugawa Mitsukuni, the second lord of the Mito Domain, since 1961.
• On July 28, six people were injured in a knife attack near the festival site.
• Police deployed 70–80 officers to prevent copycat incidents.
Summary
The Mito Komon Festival, a traditional event commemorating Tokugawa Mitsukuni, took place on August 2 and 3 in Mito City. A highlight of the festival was the lantern parade, featuring traditional lanterns and spanning 500 meters. However, heightened security measures were implemented following a knife attack on July 28 near the festival site, which left six people injured. To prevent potential copycat crimes, police increased their presence with a team of 70–80 officers.
