Ise Matsuri festival attracts crowds in Mie Prefecture

The annual Ise Matsuri festival held on October 10 and 11 in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, saw significant turnout under clear autumn skies. The event featured parades, music, and traditional fireworks along a one-kilometer stretch near JR Ise-shi Station.

To manage the influx of tourists, shuttle buses operated between temporary parking lots at Miyagawa Shinsui Park and the festival grounds. The event also included an exhibition of service vehicles, such as fire engines and police cars. A notable feature was the display of BYD J6 electric buses decorated with Pokemon illustrations, specifically featuring the character Quaxly, which are used for local Okage Bus routes.