Wasshoi Hyakuman matsuri

Kitakyushu is composed of five cities that were unified in 1966. Each city had (and still have) its own typical festival (matsuri), although this one was created in 1988 in order to bring all of them together and symbolize the unification of the city. It has place in Kokura, that, with its castle, rail station, and the Riverwalk shopping center, is considered the heart of Kitakyushu. It is possible to see a little of all other festivals, including floats from the ones in Wakamatsu, Kurosaki, and the "light piramids" of the festival in Tobata. There are also others from outside of Kitakyushu, such as the big snake float from Omuta city. Also, about 10,000 persons participate in the "Hyakuman dance". As a result, a lot of people gather together or come from other places to see this event. The festival finishes with fireworks. [http://www.wasshoi.info/ Wasshoi Summer Festival in Kitakyushu]