It is a joyful New Year's event in Sasebo that both children and adults can enjoy.
The Sasebo Koma is also called "Kenka Koma(Fighting Tops)". They compete how long their tops keep spinning as they shout "Ikinaga Shomon Shokurabe". It is said that the long lasting spin could mean "a long healthy life", and the good circulation could mean "a good luck with money", so you can play this game for good fortune.
Event period
On January 2nd every year
Address
9-13 Shimanji-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki pref.
Phone number
0956-22-7934
Business hours
On January 2nd every year
Parking
Available for free
Directions
10-min. walk from JR Sasebo Station