Main Line. Kawamata itself has had no railway service since 1972, when the former Kawamata Line from Matsukawa, operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR), was abolished. Highways Bus access is available to and from various surrounding municipalities. In particular, the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) operates buses between Kawamata and Fukushima City. Local attractions Events Kawamata holds various annual events throughout the year. These include: Kawamata Road Race (June) Karariko Festa (August) – a street festival to mark Obon, with dancing, fireworks, and live performances Shamo Matsuri (August) – a two-day exhibition celebrating the local shamo industry Traffic Safety Marching Band Parade (September) Cosquín en Japón (October) – a three-day Argentinian music festival and concert, featuring performers from around Japan and the world Kasuga Shrine Festival (October) – two-day autumn street festival Silk Fair (October) – a two-day open market for silk and other local products References External links Towns in Fukushima Prefecture