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Ebisu Festival

The Ebisu Festival, held from January 9th to 11th, is dedicated to household safety and business prosperity. It features:

  • Fukumusume: Local young women selected as "lucky maidens" who distribute good luck charms to visitors.

  • 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:

  • December 2, 2024 (Monday) afternoon: Hirakata City Kagiya Museum and other locations

  • December 11, 2024 (Wednesday) afternoon: Greetings at Makino Station area shopping district

  • December 19, 2024 (Thursday) 11:00 AM: Debut parade at Keihan Department Store Hirakata

  • January5, 2025 (Sunday): Debut parade at Kuzuha Mall and Keihan Department Store Kuzuha

  • January 8, 2025 (Wednesday) 3:00-5:00 PM: Training at Katano Shrine

  • January 9-11, 2025 (Thursday-Saturday) 9:00 AM-9:00 PM: Service at Katano Shrine during Ebisu Festival

Participants will gather at Katano Shrine and travel by car to related events. Transportation costs between home and Katano Shrine are not covered.

Compensation:

  • Ebisu Festival service: 2,000 yen per hour (meals and snacks provided)

  • Related events: 1,500-2,000 yen per hour

  • 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:

  1. Photo

  2. Phone number

  3. Email address

Submission Methods:

  • In person: Office hours 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

  • By mail: Katano Shrine "Ebisu Festival Fukumusume Recruitment", 2-21-15 Makinosaka, Hirakata City, 573-1146

  • 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.

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