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Suitengu Festival (Yorii Town) This festival is held on the banks of the Tamayodo River on the first Saturday in August, to deify Suitengu (god of water). Many boats decorated with paper lanterns and lamps float on the river. Dedicatory lanterns are floated and fireworks are set off gorgeously Yorii Town Tourist Association 048-581-3012