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A traditional festival in which the old grass on Mount Omuro is burnt away to allow new grass to grow.
See the spectacular scene of hundreds of ice candles being lit up.
An amazing chance to see a remote, snow-covered thatched village illuminated with hundreds of lanterns.
Put some heat into your winter and New Year with this steamy (in more ways than one!) festival.
Catch the colors of the autumn leaves at this traditional Maple tree festival.
Samba, biker runs, live music, tug-of-war competitions, karate demonstrations, and much more.
One of the oldest festivals in Japan with parades, performances, and costumes galore.
Experience some of the very best autumn foliage Japan has to offer.
Board tall ships with billowing sails, see races, cruises, evening light-ups and fireworks.
Part of Midōsuji Avenue in Osaka will burst with live music, traditional performances, and parades.
Get what you need from this large market that takes over Higashiomi in Shiga Prefecture.
See Japan's traditional yagura towers up close at this unique festival.
This vibrant celebration of Nagasaki's multicultural history is not to be missed.
Float on a boat in a pond under a clear autumn moon.