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The Hyakumangoku Matsuri ( 百万石まつり ) is the main annual festival taking place in Kanazawa, Japan.
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The Hyakumangoku Matsuri ( Million-Koku Festival ) in Kanazawa, Japan celebrates the arrival of Lord Maeda Toshiie into the city in 1583, although the Maeda's income was not actually raised to over a million koku until after the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.
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The highlight of the festival is the Hyakumangoku Parade, which has begun on the first Saturday in June since 2007.
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Other events during the festival include tea ceremonies staged in Kenroku-en, performances of traditional arts and folk dancing, a " Miss Hyakumangoku " beauty contest, and a children's drum and lantern parade.
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The Hyakumangoku Parade reenacts the entrance of Lord Maeda Toshiie and his entourage into Kanazawa.
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The name Hyakumangoku refers to rice production.
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