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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Yatori no Shinji Festival
Things heat up as 60 men rush towards the center of a pond to grab a limited 50 arrow-like talismans.
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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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Takatsuki Festival
Feel the community spirit and shake a leg at Osaka's Takatsuki Festival.
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Sumiyoshi Festival
A purification ritual and portable shrine festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.
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Tobata Gion Oyamakasa Festival
See the tall Yamagasa floats illuminating the Tobata night.
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Hita Gion Festival
See the enormous yamaboko floats parade around the historic town of Hita.
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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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Kumano Hayatama Taisha Ōgitate Festival 2027
The festival is held to pray for peace, prosperity, and good health.
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Ikutama Festival
This lively summer festival is held each year at Ikutama Shrine in Osaka, easily accessible from Osaka Station.
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Himeji Yukata Festival
Join the locals dressed in yukata (light cotton summer robes) and hit the food stalls.
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