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The Lantern Floating on Hirose River is a historical summer festival held in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. This fe...
The Lantern Floating on Hirose River is a historical summer festival held in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. This festival began as a memorial service to console the victims of the great famine of Tianmi and Tenpo(1833-1835). The lanter...
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ple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism in Nagareyama City, Chiba. On August 22 each year, Lantern Procession is held ...
ple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism in Nagareyama City, Chiba. On August 22 each year, Lantern Procession is held at Jokenji Temple. Manto is a decorated lantern-like festival large float. Manto floats are decorated in paper cherry bl...
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Hibiya Park is located in the heart of Tokyo, yet has rich greenery and relaxed atmosphere. The Bon-Odori(Dance) Fe...
Hibiya Park is located in the heart of Tokyo, yet has rich greenery and relaxed atmosphere. The Bon-Odori(Dance) Festival takes place in August every year in Hibiya Park. Bon Dance is a Japanese traditional dance to honor and remember ...
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On August 23, the Fireworks Festivals are held on both banks of Edo River on the same day. The west bank of the Edo ...
On August 23, the Fireworks Festivals are held on both banks of Edo River on the same day. The west bank of the Edo River is located in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture, and the name of the festival is "Misato Summer Festival". And the e...
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The 17th Bon-odori Dance Festival is held at Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. Roppongi is the town which the largest number of...
The 17th Bon-odori Dance Festival is held at Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. Roppongi is the town which the largest number of foreigners visit in Tokyo, so this festival is international yet Bon Dance is traditional. A yagura tower(wooden stage...
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Minami-Koshigaya Awa Dance Festival is one of three major Awa Dance Festivals along with Tokushima Awa Dance Festival...
Minami-Koshigaya Awa Dance Festival is one of three major Awa Dance Festivals along with Tokushima Awa Dance Festival and Tokyo's Koenji Awa Dance Festival. About 6,500 dancers of 80 teams join to dance Awa Odori. And you can see vari...
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Naritasan Mitama Festival, Bon Dance Festival, is held in Narita City, Chiba Prefectures on 23 & 24th August. It feat...
Naritasan Mitama Festival, Bon Dance Festival, is held in Narita City, Chiba Prefectures on 23 & 24th August. It features rhythmical music performance by the Narita citizen music group, powerful drumbeat of the Fudo Narita drum, and the ...
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Awa Dance (Awa Odori) is the most popular traditional dance performed at summer festivals during the Obon season in m...
Awa Dance (Awa Odori) is the most popular traditional dance performed at summer festivals during the Obon season in mid- August in Japan. And it is said that Awa Dance originates from Tokushima Prefecture. Tokyo's Koenji Awa Dance Festi...
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Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi Festival is a festival that brings the traditional yosakoi dance from its birthplac...
Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi Festival is a festival that brings the traditional yosakoi dance from its birthplace of Kochi Prefecture to Harajuku and Omotesando, the center of cutting-edge fashion in Tokyo. “Yosakoi Naruko dance” ...
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Keyaki Festa, "Yosakoi in Fuchu", is the annual festival held in the Fuchu area of Tokyo. It features Yosakoi Dance...
Keyaki Festa, "Yosakoi in Fuchu", is the annual festival held in the Fuchu area of Tokyo. It features Yosakoi Dance which is energy summer dance based on traditional movements and modern music. This year's theme is "if you dance, you ...
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Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture is one of the most scenic spots in Japan and is known for Itsukushima Shrine ...
Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture is one of the most scenic spots in Japan and is known for Itsukushima Shrine and its floating red torii gate. On August 24, the Fireworks Display is held at Miyajima Town, which is one of the most...
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Sancha Latin Festival takes place at Sangenjaya in Tokyo on 24 & 25 August. You can enjoy watching live performances...
Sancha Latin Festival takes place at Sangenjaya in Tokyo on 24 & 25 August. You can enjoy watching live performances at Fureai Square and Latin Square. On Sunday, the colorful samba parade will march its way down the main street of San...
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Narita Furusato Festival is held to encourage community bond within the Narita New Town neighborhood, and to promote ...
Narita Furusato Festival is held to encourage community bond within the Narita New Town neighborhood, and to promote the regional development. It features brass band performances from local middle schools, and events held by group member...
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The town of Noboribets in Hokkaido is famous for its hot spring waters. These waters spring from a rocky, barren, vol...
The town of Noboribets in Hokkaido is famous for its hot spring waters. These waters spring from a rocky, barren, volcanic valley known as “Hell Valley” (Jigokudani) located just north of the onsens. This valley is said to be the gateway...
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Tambara Highland is a woodland resort located in Gunma Prefecture's national forests at the elevation of 1,200 to 1,5...
Tambara Highland is a woodland resort located in Gunma Prefecture's national forests at the elevation of 1,200 to 1,550 meters and attracts many visitors throughout the year. The stargazing tour is held in Tambara Highland. Dates: Ma...
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Kuroishi Yosare Festival is a summer festival in Kuroishi City in Aomori Prefecture. "Kuroishi Yosare" is comprised ...
Kuroishi Yosare Festival is a summer festival in Kuroishi City in Aomori Prefecture. "Kuroishi Yosare" is comprised of three dances, Mawari-Dance(dance in a circle), Kumi-Dance(dance with taiko-drum music), and Nagashi-Dance(dance parad...
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Yoshida Fire Festival takes place annually on Aug.26 to 27 at Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida City,...
Yoshida Fire Festival takes place annually on Aug.26 to 27 at Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture. It's located at the foot of Mount Fuji. On the evening of the 26th, about 70 - 80, three-meter...
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Every August, approximately 8.35 hectares slope on Sannokura Ski Resort is full of 2.5 million sunflowers. Also, tou...
Every August, approximately 8.35 hectares slope on Sannokura Ski Resort is full of 2.5 million sunflowers. Also, tourists can overlook the Aizu basin from the sunflower field. The view of sunflower yellow carpet and blue sky is simply ...
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Omagari Fireworks Festival is one of Japan's three most spectacular fireworks displays, and held every August in Akit...
Omagari Fireworks Festival is one of Japan's three most spectacular fireworks displays, and held every August in Akita Prefecture. This festival is not just a local show, but also a national competition for the Prime Minister's Prize bet...
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Asakusa Samba Carnival is the largest samba carnival in Japan which is a perfect finale to summer in Asakusa. The hi...
Asakusa Samba Carnival is the largest samba carnival in Japan which is a perfect finale to summer in Asakusa. The highlight of the carnival is beautiful dancers in colorful and gorgeous costumes. Each team expresses its own unique the...
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"Owara Kaze no Bon" is a festival which has been held for about 300 years in Yatsuo area, Toyama City. It takes place...
"Owara Kaze no Bon" is a festival which has been held for about 300 years in Yatsuo area, Toyama City. It takes place each year in September 1st to 3rd. Yatsuo is a rustic village, nestled in the southern mountains of Toyama City. Durin...
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Tambara Highland in Gunma is situated at an elevation of 1,300 meters, and is a world of soothing color where the br...
Tambara Highland in Gunma is situated at an elevation of 1,300 meters, and is a world of soothing color where the breeze is filled with the fragrance of lavender in summer. About 50,000 lavender shrubs are planted on the ski slopes. Du...
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Pacific saury fish, Sanma in Japanese, is a fish represents the fall of Japan. On Sep.8th, near the Meguro Station i...
Pacific saury fish, Sanma in Japanese, is a fish represents the fall of Japan. On Sep.8th, near the Meguro Station in Tokyo, about 7,000 grilled sanma fishes are served with grated daikon radish and pieces of fresh citrus fruits for fr...
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Pipe Festival takes place at Oyama Town, Shizuoka Prefecture on the second Sunday of September every year. When Shin...
Pipe Festival takes place at Oyama Town, Shizuoka Prefecture on the second Sunday of September every year. When Shinra Saburo Yoshimitsu campaigning as a master of the sho (Sho: a traditional Japanese wind instrument resembling, The f...
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Danjiri Festival is a festival cart-pulling festival held around Osaka area. A "danjiri" means a large, heavy wooden ...
Danjiri Festival is a festival cart-pulling festival held around Osaka area. A "danjiri" means a large, heavy wooden float in the shape of shrine or temple. The biggest Danjiri Festival in Japan takes place in Kishiwada City, Osaka, ever...
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"Narita Traditional Performing Arts Festival" takes place in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture on 14&15th of September. T...
"Narita Traditional Performing Arts Festival" takes place in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture on 14&15th of September. The venues are in open space in front of Mt. Narita outer gate and Naritasan Omotesando Street, and the third foor of the...
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The big fireworks festival takes place in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture this September. This festival is brought by ...
The big fireworks festival takes place in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture this September. This festival is brought by famous fireworks maker, "Marutama-ya", which has won prizes at the major fireworks competitions all of the world. The...
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Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine is the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Ann...
Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine is the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Annual Major Festival of Tsuruoka Hachimangu lasts three days from 14th to 16th September. During the festival period, var...
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Sunflower fields in Hokuryu town, Hokkaido is one of the largest sunflower fields in Japan with 23.1 ha in size. Appr...
Sunflower fields in Hokuryu town, Hokkaido is one of the largest sunflower fields in Japan with 23.1 ha in size. Approximately 2 million flowers are in full bloom from mid-July to late-August. You can see young fresh sunflowers in late-...
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Approximately 40,000 of 2 m high corns make a big, giant maze near Dairy Farming KIngdom Oratche. Go to 3 checkpoints...
Approximately 40,000 of 2 m high corns make a big, giant maze near Dairy Farming KIngdom Oratche. Go to 3 checkpoints in the maze and look for the exit. Once you exit from the maze, you can try the lottery. A giant corn maze is located...
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China Festival takes place in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo this September. This is one of the largest events which you can exp...
China Festival takes place in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo this September. This is one of the largest events which you can experience Chinese culture while being in Japan. There are about 60 Chinese food stalls and many small shops selling Chine...
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The Setouchi Triennale is one of the biggest art festivals in Japan and takes place in the picturesque setting of the...
The Setouchi Triennale is one of the biggest art festivals in Japan and takes place in the picturesque setting of the Seto Inland Sea. Its theme is the Restoration of the Sea, and the festival takes place on 12 small islands and 2 ports...
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The Ohara Naked Men's Festival (Ohara Hadaka Matsuri) is a 2-day annual festival held in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture...
The Ohara Naked Men's Festival (Ohara Hadaka Matsuri) is a 2-day annual festival held in Isumi City, Chiba Prefecture. On the first day of the festival, around 9am, half-dressed men gather at Kashima Shrine, and carry portable shrines t...
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Tambara Highland in Gunma is situated at an elevation of 1,300 meters, and is a world of soothing color where the br...
Tambara Highland in Gunma is situated at an elevation of 1,300 meters, and is a world of soothing color where the breeze is filled with the fragrance of lavender in summer. About 50,000 lavender shrubs are planted on the ski slopes. Du...
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Amanohashidate in Kyoto is a 3.6km-long sandbar which divides the ocean and Miyazu Bay with about 8,000 pine trees, a...
Amanohashidate in Kyoto is a 3.6km-long sandbar which divides the ocean and Miyazu Bay with about 8,000 pine trees, and known as the one of the Japan's Three Scenic Views. It is said that the Amanohashidate Sandbar looks like a pathway...
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Gogyo dance, which is also counted as one of Japan's top three major folk dances and top three major bon dances, is a...
Gogyo dance, which is also counted as one of Japan's top three major folk dances and top three major bon dances, is a big traditional event that colors the summer of Okumino's castle town "Gujo Hachiman". It is the longest festival in J...
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Mt.Hakodateyama, Shiga has a wonderful view over Lake Biwa, and is perfect for hiking from spring through fall, and s...
Mt.Hakodateyama, Shiga has a wonderful view over Lake Biwa, and is perfect for hiking from spring through fall, and sees two million lilies bloom in the summertime. The Lily Park is the biggest in West Japan, and open from early July to...
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Okawachiyama, Imari City, Saga Prefecture is the famous village for its pottery, called "Imari-yaki"(the pottery of I...
Okawachiyama, Imari City, Saga Prefecture is the famous village for its pottery, called "Imari-yaki"(the pottery of Imari or Imari Ware). Every summer, the Wind Bell Festival is held in the Okawachiyama village. There are hundreds of ...
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The annual event of Tokyo Tower in the summer, the fantastic "Milky Way Illumination" starts from June 1. Approximat...
The annual event of Tokyo Tower in the summer, the fantastic "Milky Way Illumination" starts from June 1. Approximately 17,000 blue and white LED bulbs illuminate the ceiling of the main deck of Tokyo Tower to give it the appearance of ...
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Saijoji temple hosts "zazen" sitting meditation sessions in a dojo twice a month on Sunday.(2nd&4th Sunday) Why don'...
Saijoji temple hosts "zazen" sitting meditation sessions in a dojo twice a month on Sunday.(2nd&4th Sunday) Why don't you try to find yourself that you haven't seen yet through meditation in the beautiful nature and serene environment? ...
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Hiroshima International Animation Festival is a biennial manifestation held in Hiroshima City in August, endorsed by ...
Hiroshima International Animation Festival is a biennial manifestation held in Hiroshima City in August, endorsed by Association Internationale du Film d'Animation (ASIFA). The 18th International Animation Festival in Japan - HIROSHIMA 2...
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Since it is also the "Nationwide Design Fireworks Competition" where top pyrotechnicians (fireworks manufacturers) co...
Since it is also the "Nationwide Design Fireworks Competition" where top pyrotechnicians (fireworks manufacturers) compete, the biggest feature is that you can enjoy watching extremely high-level fireworks. Everyone will be overwhelmed ...
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Hirokoji Summer Festival is one of the major summer festivals in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Music band, dancers, port...
Hirokoji Summer Festival is one of the major summer festivals in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. Music band, dancers, portable shrines, and more parade down the street. Also, music events are scheduled in Sakae Square. And in front of NTT d...
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Oyako Sandai Summer Festival takes place around Chiba Station. The festival features Mikoshi (portable shrine) Parad...
Oyako Sandai Summer Festival takes place around Chiba Station. The festival features Mikoshi (portable shrine) Parade, Taiko Drum Performance, Chiba Dance, Music Show, and more. Local people and kids wearing festival traditional dress ...
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Funekko-nagashi is a local festival in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. It is said that the origins of Funekko-nagashi...
Funekko-nagashi is a local festival in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. It is said that the origins of Funekko-nagashi date back to 300 years ago, the time of Yukinobu, 4th Lord of the Nambu Domain in the late 17th century. It was the Pri...
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Kehi-no-Matsubara is one of the three great pine groves of Japan, located in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture. It's at...
Kehi-no-Matsubara is one of the three great pine groves of Japan, located in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture. It's at roughly 1.5 kilometers long, and known for its magnificient contrast between the white of the sand and the green of the...
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The Nishimonai Bon Odori(Dance) Festival takes place annually in August in Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture, and is known a...
The Nishimonai Bon Odori(Dance) Festival takes place annually in August in Ugo Town, Akita Prefecture, and is known as one of the best three best Bon dance festivals along with the Gujo Odori and the Awa Odori. It dates back over 700 yea...
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Gozan Okuribi(Daimonji Festival) is one of the Kyoto 's most popular fire festivals along with Kurama Fire Festival a...
Gozan Okuribi(Daimonji Festival) is one of the Kyoto 's most popular fire festivals along with Kurama Fire Festival and Seiryoji Otaimatsu Fire Ritual. The Daimonji Festival takes place annually on August 16, at the end of the Obon ho...
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You can enjoy the full view of Bon Odori Dance at the venue where you can see the lighted-up Yokohama Port, Yokohama ...
You can enjoy the full view of Bon Odori Dance at the venue where you can see the lighted-up Yokohama Port, Yokohama Bay Bridge. During the period various contents such as gourmet booths and fair stalls which children can enjoy! On the...
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Obon is Japanese summer holiday when it is believed that the spirits of ancestors come back to this world in order to...
Obon is Japanese summer holiday when it is believed that the spirits of ancestors come back to this world in order to visit their relatives. And "Toro-nagashi" is a long-held Japanese tradition in Obon season where candle-lit paper lant...
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This lantern festival in the city of Yamaga produces a dreamlike atmosphere with people dancing with illuminated lant...
This lantern festival in the city of Yamaga produces a dreamlike atmosphere with people dancing with illuminated lanterns. On August 15th and 16th, people don yukata and wear a lantern made from gold or silver paper on their head, dancin...
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Kisarazu Fireworks Festival is perfect for the finale of 2-days Kisarazu Port Festival. A total of 10,000 fireworks ...
Kisarazu Fireworks Festival is perfect for the finale of 2-days Kisarazu Port Festival. A total of 10,000 fireworks are set off into the night sky of Kisarazu Port. Repeated explosin, called "Starmine", is the biggest one in Kanto regi...
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Shoro Nagashi, Spirit Boat Procession, is a kind of traditional ceremony to mourn the spirit of the deceased in Nagas...
Shoro Nagashi, Spirit Boat Procession, is a kind of traditional ceremony to mourn the spirit of the deceased in Nagasaki Prefecture. At the first summer following the death of a family member, the surviving family members tow boats c...
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"The Matsushima Bon Festival of the Sea" started after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami praying for departed souls. T...
"The Matsushima Bon Festival of the Sea" started after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami praying for departed souls. This festival features the floating of paper lanterns, Bon dancing, taiko drum performances and a fireworks show. Approxi...
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The Ojima Neputa Festival takes place in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture on 14&15th August every year. The must-see eve...
The Ojima Neputa Festival takes place in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture on 14&15th August every year. The must-see event of the festival is the procession of Neputa warrior floats. The file of fan-style floats, some reaching up to seven ...
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Kasuga Taisha Shrine is the most important shrine in Nara, and known for its 3,000 lanterns―2,000 stone lanterns and ...
Kasuga Taisha Shrine is the most important shrine in Nara, and known for its 3,000 lanterns―2,000 stone lanterns and 1,000 hanging lanterns. 3,000 lanterns are lit there twice a year―on February and on August 14 & 15. The Lantern Festi...
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”Uryuno Hyakuhattai” is the traditional local Obon event at Hatano City, Kanagawa Prefecture to pray for a good harve...
”Uryuno Hyakuhattai” is the traditional local Obon event at Hatano City, Kanagawa Prefecture to pray for a good harvest and a end to the epidemic. People carry 3-meter long torches made from many straws to Gongen Mountain, and fire up ...
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Tsuruta Town is located in Aomori Prefecture, at the top of Honsyu Island. Tsuruta Festival is the festival of Water...
Tsuruta Town is located in Aomori Prefecture, at the top of Honsyu Island. Tsuruta Festival is the festival of Water and Fire, and it features Ryujin Sushi Roll event, Taiko drum performance, Nebuta Parade, Ryujinsen Lake-top Parade, Fi...
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Kachimai Fireworks Display is one of the biggest firework festivals in Japan and held along Tokachi riverside, Hokkai...
Kachimai Fireworks Display is one of the biggest firework festivals in Japan and held along Tokachi riverside, Hokkaido. Around 20,000 fireworks are set off into the giant night sky of Hokkaido. Kachimai Fireworks Display features an ar...
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Tottori Shan-Shan Festival is the largest festival in Tottori City. Approximately 4,500 dancers parade while dancing...
Tottori Shan-Shan Festival is the largest festival in Tottori City. Approximately 4,500 dancers parade while dancing with umbrella decorated with bells and paper stripes. In 2014, it have achieved the world record in the "largest umbrel...
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