Matsue—Suitouro, a lantern festival, was held in Matsue in 2022. This was the first time since 2019 that the year had been before the emergence of the Coronavirus. Relaxing the Japanese Government’s policy enabled the event to open again. The lights immersed spectators in a sea of illusion. Suirouro is worth visiting for travellers.
Having been indispensable for highlighting the fall season in Matsue, the townspeople were eager to resume holding the event. While lights illuminated the zone adjacent to the castle, Japanese drums, beaten by performers of each castle town’s honourable and competent player, resounding from the castle downtown to the top of the castle expedited the mood of the festival.
Many visitors, not only from Japan but foreign countries, came to the castle. Even passersby were also attracted by the beautiful moment. The writer, of course, was also looking forward to visiting the thcourtle during the event.
The lanterns were made by children artisans living in Matsue. Remarkably, even spectators were enabled to make lanterns with the help of the event’s volunteer staff. Each lantern emitted the light of a mirage, mesmerizing visitors.
Suitourou is scheduled to be held in 2023.