Suwa Onbashira Festival
Japan's most dangerous festival — several participants don't make it back home...
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Mozu Hachiman Shrine Autumn Festival
This annual Moon-Viewing Festival features the spectacular Futon Daiko — massive, beautifully adorned floats.
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Nagasaki Kyoryuchi Festival
See how foreign influences have enriched Japanese culture at this festival
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Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e Dragon Festival (Autumn)
A festival at the beautiful Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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Gujō Odori Dance Festival
Experience the Gujo Odori dance festival, one of Japan's top three bon dance festivals and now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Rich in tradition with plenty to see, this event is a …
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Owara Kaze no Bon Dance Festival
Haunting night dances, traditional melodies, and a festive local vibe steeped in centuries-old traditions.
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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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Domannaka Festival 2025
The Domannaka Festival is the largest dance festival in central Japan.
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Tokushima Awa Odori Festival
Get ready for a whole lot of dancing at Japan's top summer festival.
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Shoro Nagashi Lantern Floating Ceremony
This religious festival is loud with firecrackers and gongs, a solemn and joyous seeing-off.
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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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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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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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Akita Kanto Festival
A parade of people balancing long, heavy poles-who wouldn't want to see that?
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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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