NAGASAKI, Feb 18 (News On Japan) –
Local superstar Masaharu Fukuyama drew giant crowds in Nagasaki on Saturday, flocking to Dejima, a man-made island off Nagasaki that served as a buying and selling submit for the Portuguese (1570â1639) and later the Dutch (1641â1854), to see the local-born actor seem in conventional apparel with singer Masaharu Fukuyama and actor Lisa Nakamura.
Fukuyama expressed, “I’m delighted to be back in Nagasaki. I hope we can all enjoy the Lantern Festival safely and joyfully for an hour and a half today.” The anticipation had been constructing for about 4 hours, with individuals already securing spots for an excellent view.
“I’ve been here since 7:00 AM,” stated one attendee, desirous to see Fukuyama and seize the second to cherish perpetually. The parade then commenced, recreating the scene of a Chinese emperor celebrating with the populace. Fukuyama performed the emperor, and Nakamura took on the position of the consort. Approximately 140 individuals, adorned in vibrant Chinese apparel, paraded from Dejima to Nagasaki Station, overlaying a distance of about 1.3 km in an hour and a half.
The crowd erupted with pleasure at any time when Fukuyama waved or made eye contact. Many individuals held up their smartphones to seize the second. The parade had an viewing space for 26,000 individuals, making it a extremely sought-after occasion with a contest charge of 6.5 instances. Smiles abounded amongst those that made it by the tight choice.
Source: FNN