Ebisu Festival
The Ebisu Festival, held from January 9th to 11th, is dedicated to household safety and business prosperity. It features:
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Fukumusume: Local young women selected as "lucky maidens" who distribute good luck charms to visitors.
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Extended Hours: The shrine is open from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM during this festival.
Recruitment of International Fukumusume
(Deadline: November 20th, 12:00 PM)
We are seeking international students to join our Fukumusume team as global representatives. The main role involves wearing traditional Fukumusume attire and participating in festival promotional activities.
Schedule of Events:
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December 2, 2024 (Monday) afternoon: Hirakata City Kagiya Museum and other locations
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December 11, 2024 (Wednesday) afternoon: Greetings at Makino Station area shopping district
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December 19, 2024 (Thursday) 11:00 AM: Debut parade at Keihan Department Store Hirakata
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January5, 2025 (Sunday): Debut parade at Kuzuha Mall and Keihan Department Store Kuzuha
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January 8, 2025 (Wednesday) 3:00-5:00 PM: Training at Katano Shrine
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January 9-11, 2025 (Thursday-Saturday) 9:00 AM-9:00 PM: Service at Katano Shrine during Ebisu Festival
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Participants will gather at Katano Shrine and travel by car to related events. Transportation costs between home and Katano Shrine are not covered.
Compensation:
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Ebisu Festival service: 2,000 yen per hour (meals and snacks provided)
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Related events: 1,500-2,000 yen per hour
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Payment will be made in full after the Ebisu Festival
Application Process:Submit your resume in person, by mail, or email. The resume must include:
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Photo
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Phone number
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Email address
Submission Methods:
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In person: Office hours 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
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By mail: Katano Shrine "Ebisu Festival Fukumusume Recruitment", 2-21-15 Makinosaka, Hirakata City, 573-1146
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Email: katanojinja@zeus.eonet.ne.jp
Application Deadline: November 20, 2024 (Wednesday) 12:00 PM
The staff of the Ebisu Festival will send you an email regarding the interview.