This article in Japan Today introduces the Karatsu Kunchi harvest festival. One of the biggest Kunchi festivals in Kyushu, it is held November 2 to 4 every year--just a few days from now, for those with flexible travel plans. The parade of gigantic festival floats, some more than 200 years old, is a sight to … Continue reading Karatsu Kunchi: Enormous Festival Floats to Give Thanks