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Shinjo Festival
Elaborate floats, portable shrines, judo, archery, and traditional dances — Yamagata's three-day Shinjo Festival is worth attending.
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Noboribetsu Hell Festival
Get ready to face demons as the Great Demon King Enma leads a fiery parade through Noboribetsu Onsen.
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Tenjin Tenma Awa Odori Dance Festival
Kansai’s biggest Awa Odori event takes over Osaka’s Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street in late August.
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Mt. Fuji Lantern Floating at Lake Kawaguchiko
Experience the Mt. Fuji Lantern Floating at Lake Kawaguchiko. Honor ancestors, float lanterns, and enjoy a serene evening with traditional ceremonies and performances by the lake.
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Osaka Shitennōji Bon Festival
Celebrate Obon the traditional way at the Shitennōji Bon Odori Festival, taking place in Osaka this August.
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Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival
Glowing goldfish put on a show in hopes of revitalizing this small village in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
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Itō Anjin Festival
The Ito Anjin festival is an iconic summer event: expect to see picturesque lanterns, dance to the beat of taiko drums, and soak in the breathtaking fireworks displays over the sea.
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Yamagata Hanagasa Festival
Celebrate the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, where over 10,000 dancers in vibrant attire bring the streets of Yamagata to life with traditional music and mesmerizing performances.
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Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern Festival
Don't miss this fantastic summer event, where thousands of lanterns, each lit by hand, illuminate the city.
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Hakodate Port Festival
The annual Hakodate Port Festival draws visitors wih lively fireworks, colorful parades, and the famous Squid Dance.
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Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival
Keen to see one of Tohoku's liveliest festivals? Get all the details here on the Morioka Sansa Odori Dance Festival.
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Tatemon Festival
The Tatemon Festival in Uozu, Toyama, showcases stunning lantern-lit floats, traditional music, and a community celebration, making it a must-visit summer event.
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Sumiyoshi Festival
A purification ritual and portable shrine festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
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Kyoto Honganji Temple Bon Dance
Modern music meets traditional at this Bon Odori dance just north of Kyoto Station.
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Hita Gion Festival
See the enormous yamaboko floats parade around the historic town of Hita.
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Ono Hiyoshi Shrine Sanno Festival
Marvel at lion dances and demons at this unique festival with wonderfully unusual costumes.
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Shin-Umeda Osaka Summer Festival
Looking for a family-friendly festival in the heart of the city? The Shin-Umeda City Summer Festival features traditional Bon dances, kids' games, and exciting attractions.
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Kinugawa Onsen Dragon King Festival
Watch as the Manto Mikoshi, a portable shrine glowing with ten thousand lanterns, parades through the night.
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Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival 2025
A small (just 3,000 fireworks), but scenic, fireworks festival.
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Miyajima Kangen-sai Festival
Kangen-sai is the largest and greatest annual festival held at the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island.
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Ito Matsukawa River Tub Riding Race
This quirky race held since 1956 sees individuals in barrels paddle down the Matsukawa River in Ito City on the Izu Peninsula.
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