[Awara City, Fukui Prefecture] The bond between high school students shines! “Youth Kyousou Festival” held
Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Press release: November 8, 2024 The bond between high school students shines! “Youth Kyousou Festival” held A joint school festival conceived by high school students from Awara and Sakai as a place for interaction with other schools and the local community The “Seishun Kyousou Festival”, a major event planned by high school students from Awara and Sakai that deepens the bonds between high school students and the local community, will be held on November 16th (Saturday) and 17th (Sunday) at the lively facility “Aflair” at the west exit of Awara Onsen Station. It will be held at “Kyosou” has the meaning of “madness, concert, collaborative creation, and resonance,” and it is an event full of youthful enthusiasm that local high school students gather and create together with the community. Event summary • Date and time: November 16th (Sat) and 17th (Sun) • Location: Awara Onsen Station West Exit Lively Facility “Aflair” • Sponsor: (one company) Afrea • Sponsored by: Awara City, Sakai City, Awara City Board of Education, Sakai City Board of Education
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/132/55664-132-2649a06456c978c017c84dec73df54cd-1241×1755.jpg Awara Onsen Station West Exit Bustling Facility “Afrea” This facility, which opened on March 19, 2023, is a lively exchange hub befitting the northern gateway to Fukui Prefecture, and aims to improve convenience for users, become familiar to residents, and attract residents and tourists. This is a space where you can relax together. The facility is a three-story steel-framed structure that emphasizes the Japanese style to create a sense of unity with the Shinkansen station building. On the first floor, there is a tourist information center, Afrea Square, and Afrea Hall, and a 200-inch monitor has been installed on the wall of the hall. The second floor houses the Fukui Museum, which provides information on the charms of Awara and major tourist spots in the area, and is adjacent to a children’s space. The 3rd floor is connected to the east-west free passage, allowing smooth movement to the Shinkansen station building. Afrea, a general incorporated association, holds events 12 times a year at Afrea in order to disseminate attractive information in and around Awara City, create and spread hustle and bustle, and promote interaction among facility users.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/132/55664-132-a1512c9f34581dca8449aceadc9ac301-1378×1163.png Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Awara City, the northern gateway to Fukui Prefecture, has been ranked first in the national happiness ranking five times in a row since 2014. Including “Awara Onsen” which is one of the leading hot springs in Hokuriku and celebrated its 140th anniversary, “Kanazu area” where the culture as a post town remains, “Lake Kitagata” where freshwater fishing and canoeing are popular, and the history of Hokuriku Kaido. The Yoshizaki/Hosorogi district is full of various charms, such as the thriving Yoshizaki/Hosoroki district, hills, countryside, and forests with abundant crops and beautiful scenery, and there are many spots where both residents and visitors can feel happy. Kanko promotion video
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https://www.instagram.com/awara.zeitaku/?hl=ja Awara Onsen: A hot spring town of history and healing Awara Onsen is a famous hot spring that opened in 1899 and boasts a history of over 140 years. It is known as the “Oku-zashiki of Kansai” and is a popular hot spring resort for a wide range of tourists, from day-trippers to overnight stays. In particular, the seasonal scenery seen from the open-air bath provides a soothing experience for visitors.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/132/55664-132-aae0388fd2f69fa29cb8c46b6d14c29c-1307×1958.png Rich nature and traditional culture Awara City is blessed with the beautiful nature of the Hokuriku region. The city is surrounded by rural landscapes and the beautiful coastline of the Sea of Japan, with quiet lakes and rivers, and lush mountains, and the local people live in harmony with nature. Agriculture and fruit cultivation are also popular, and you can enjoy dishes made with fresh ingredients unique to Fukui Prefecture. As a local specialty, Fukui Prefecture’s representative sweet potato “Tomitsu Kintoki” is famous nationwide.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/132/55664-132-a41e044fd39369009b009857bd4ac996-1445×964.jpg Tomitsu Kintoki Tourist attractions and accessibility Awara City is located at the northernmost tip of Fukui Prefecture, bordering Mikuni-cho, Sakai City to the west, Sakai-cho and Maruoka-cho of Sakai City to the south, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture to the northeast, and facing the Sea of Japan to the northwest. It is close to Tojinbo (Mikuni-cho, Sakai City), a famous tourist spot in the prefecture, and the Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, making it a perfect base for your trip. Awara Onsen Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen will open on March 16, 2024, and is easily accessible from major expressways. Image
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