1. The Shinminato Hikiyama Festival, a centuries-old celebration featuring elaborate floats, is happening in Imizu City, Toyama prefecture from October 1 to 2.
2. Despite suffering liquefaction during last year's Noto Peninsula earthquake, the community of Furushinmachi participated in the festival with their float, marking their return after some residents left.
3. Despite the rainy weather, crowds gathered to marvel at the ornamental floats and take photos. Community leader Itooka Eiyuki expressed hope for revitalization despite some residents needing to demolish their homes due to the earthquake.