The twisted faces of hyottoko masks, okame women, and foxes dance to the jaunty rhythms of gongs and taiko drums. The festival prays for a rich harvest for the region and business prosperity, but it is the facetiousness and smidgen of the erotic in the dancing that one can’t help but laugh at.

Event Dates	Early August every year (tentative)
Event Details	Festivals cancelled this year
Official site	http://www.hyottoko.jp/
Location (venue)	Square in front of Hyugashi Station, Himuka no Mori
Address	1 Uemachi, Hyuga-shi, Miyazaki

Region	Kyushu
Category	Dance, Traditional performing arts, 踊り

Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.

update: Jul.10.2020