Akita University Kanto Association organized by faculty members participated in Akita Kanto Festival held in August 3rd to 6th. Kanto Festival has been designated as an significant intangible folk cultural asset and is attracting visitors from all over.
With the signal of echoing sound of the bamboo flutes, 280 Kanto poles were risen at the same time.
The same as last year, students of Lille University School of Medicine joined and enjoyed Akita’s traditional festival.