🏮 Miyazawa Kenji Sai
宮沢賢治祭
Hanamaki, Iwate (Kenji Poem Monument) · Every year on 21 September
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The Kenji Festival is held in Hanamaki every year on September 21, the anniversary of Miyazawa Kenji's death. Organized by the Miyazawa Kenji Memorial Association, it takes place in front of the Kenji Poetry Monument (Sakuracho, Hanamaki), where events include a floral tribute, poetry readings, choral singing of songs based on Kenji's works, and plays. Held on September 21, the day Kenji died, this festival centers on a floral tribute at the poetry monument and offers a way to experience Kenji's worldview. Highlights include the floral tribute at the Kenji Poetry Monument, along with poetry readings and presentations of choral singing and plays inspired by his works. In 2026, it is scheduled for September 21 (Monday holiday), with the venue opening at 15:30 and the festival beginning at 16:00.
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About 15 minutes on foot from JR Hanamaki Station
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