Celebrations start on July 1st and doll makers are busy making the decorations for the floats that will be raced through the streets of Hakata during the Yamakasa Festival. The festival ends with the timed race starting at 4:59am on July 15th. Source: http://www.nishinippon.co.jp/nnp/item/307550
Doll Makers Busy with Yamakasa Preparation
