Gion Festival Organizer Raises over ¥10 Million via Crowdfunding

in #japan • 7 years ago

The Gion Festival organizer in Kyoto has raised over ¥10 million through crowdfunding to cover patrolling and other costs for the festival which boasts a history of more than 1,100 years.
The amount far exceeded the target of ¥3 million set by the organizer, the federation of Gion Festival preservation associations, according to federation officials.

Read more here: http://www.nippon.com/en/behind/l10295/

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