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This district is located west of Hakatas main street, the Taihaku-dori. During the festival, its streets are often full of fascinated salesmen, that are on the way to one of Nishi-nagares many office buildings. The old population and the freshly moved businessmen, that work here, put themselves together, causing an unusual amount of participants from this district.
Each of the five sub-districts have their own design for the water vests worn during the festivities.
Please check the Japanese website for information on this year's event.
More large map :Hakata Gion Yamakasa "Nagare" area map created by Yamakasa Navi