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.
| Date | Early August every year (tentative) |
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| 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 |
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| Category | Dance, Traditional performing arts |
Event organizers may change the date and time. Please check the official website.
update: Aug.9.2018