Key Facts
• August 27: Ishikawa festival event held at Osaka-Kansai Expo.
• Event part of ‘Ishikawa Day’ from August 27 to 31.
• Noto Peninsula earthquake survivors and Kobe supporters participated.
• Nanao City’s Nakajima Town showcased the unique ‘Okuma Kabuto Festival.’
• 200 participants carried a 20-meter-tall crimson flag called ‘Wakubata.’
• Kobe NGO leader Masamichi Yoshitsubaki and 18 students joined as helpers.
• Kobe-Noto bond dates back to 2007 Noto Peninsula earthquake relief efforts.
Summary
The Osaka-Kansai Expo hosted ‘Ishikawa Day’ from August 27 to 31, spotlighting Ishikawa Prefecture’s cultural heritage. On the opening day, the ‘Okuma Kabuto Festival’ from Nanao City’s Nakajima Town was featured, with 200 participants carrying a 20-meter-tall crimson flag. Survivors of the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake and Kobe-based supporters, including NGO leader Masamichi Yoshitsubaki and 18 students, strengthened the Kobe-Noto bond, which began during relief efforts after the 2007 earthquake. The event celebrated resilience and cultural exchange.
