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	Every year on the first Saturday of August.
Event Details	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, 踊り

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

update: May.27.2021