Incident Details

From July 31 to August 4, over one million people will attend Hachinohe Sansha Taisai in Hachinohe, Japan. Also called the Three Shrines Festival, Hachinohe Sansha Taisai is a Shinto celebration and UNESCO-recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The festival includes parades, musical and dance performances, float exhibitions, and a Kagami-ryu Kiba Dakyu tournament. Heightened security and extensive crowd control measures are implemented during the festival.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to respect local customs and traditions, maintain heightened situational awareness in crowded areas, and anticipate travel delays.