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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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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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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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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Nagaoka Fireworks Festival
Get ready for fireworks, float parades, and folk dance processions.
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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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Hita Gion Festival
See the enormous yamaboko floats parade around the historic town of Hita
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