Let fireflies enchant you at hotaru gari events near Sasebo on June 7 - 9

In Japan, firefly viewing, or “hotaru gari,” (literally firefly hunting) is a favorite pastime between middle of May and late June. Lightning bugs are active at riverside, ponds, bushes or rice fields in the humid evenings, right after it rains on windless nights without moonlight. Countless slowly moving tiny lights filling the air and drifting from one leaf to another make for a spectacular sight. But don’t catch them, as the endangered bug’s life lasts only seven to 10 days. 

You can enjoy this seasonal attraction during fireflies’ event at Sechibaru Akakoba district (June 7 – 9, 14-16, 7:30 – 9 p.m.) and Satomidoro Park (June 8-9, 6:30 – 9 p.m.)

For more information, call 76-2769 (Sechibaru Akakoba district) and 46-1031 (Satomidoro Park).