Sunset Village Festa 2025 in Gokase

On Sunday, October 12, the 27th Sunset Village Festa 2025 in Gokase took place under clear skies at Gokase Winery Event Square. 🌞

An opening drum performance instantly raised the festival mood, and the Dange-nana Dance by Kamikumi Elementary School and the Dan-shichi Odori Preservation Group united the crowd. ✨

Dance and hula routines had many people spontaneously joining in. ✨

Kainina’s song choices hit the perfect notes, and they got so into the music they paid little attention to the cameras. 🎶

At the Aju Girls’ stage, fans crowded the front to take photos. 📷

Momashi Five brought their signature presence, involving the whole audience and putting smiles on everyone’s faces. 😆

In the on-site fields visitors enjoyed a sweet potato digging experience; many left with sacks full of piping-hot sweet potatoes. 🍠

The main guests, the Toshiki Abe Life Memory Project, played melodies that perfectly matched the venue’s evening atmosphere as dusk approached. 😍

The finale featured kagura ritual music from Kotono Shrine. 👹
A roaming lion dance through the venue drew screams and laughter from different corners. 😅
Many people also joined the final mochi-throwing. 😊

We were treated to the beautiful sunset that inspired the name Sunset Village, making it another delightful day this year. ✨