The 37^th Onogawa Onsen Firefly Festival

 Witness the soft and magical glow of fireflies lighting up the night sky this summer.

  It will soon be firefly season at Onogawa Onsen, be sure not to miss out on the beautiful night-time views. The firefly viewing period is from mid-June to mid-July and the best time to see them is around 20:00-21:00 (fireflies are unlikely to fly when it rains).

Festival period Sat. 18^th June - Sun. 16^th July

During the festival period Komachi no Yu open-air baths will be open until 20:30 in the evening. Volunteers will also be running the special firefly tea hut until 9pm selling food and drink.

Festival events Sat. 1^st, Sun. 2^nd July, 18:00 – 21:00

 Both days the Onsen town will be a vehicle-free zone with stalls selling local dishes and stage performances. For those arriving by car please follow the guidance of the parking guides stationed around the area.

A Firefly Festival Committee run event in assosciation with Onogawa Onsen Tourism Association, Yonezawa Firefly Protection Society.

On Sat 29th of October YIRA saw around 30 spooky kids show up for our Halloween parade! Everyone in costume,we set out on a trick or treating adventure! Big thanks to Maeyama Bike Shop, Naseba, and James English School for handing out treats!

 On Sat. 10thSeptember Henrietta from the UKgave a presentation about autumn-festival traditions in Hong Kong! Everyone brought delicious food and had a great time!

 On the 28th of August special guest Kazane taught us all about her home-town in Hawaii. We also got to try Hawaiin Coffee and try real Hula dancing! Everyone had a great time learning to dance! Mahalo!

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