Higashiomi Giant Kite Festival
On the last Sunday of May each year, Higashiomi in Shiga Prefecture hosts a festival in which enormous traditional kites …
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The Japan International Birdman Rally
From a jetty jutting into Lake Biwa from the scenic Matsubara Beach in Hikone City, “bird men” – …
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Nagahama and Kita-Biwako Great Fireworks
PostponedThis display takes place on the Northern side of the Lake Biwako at Nagahama Port. There are 10,000 rockets launched …
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Hikone and Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival
Held by Matsubara Swimming Beach, this firework festival is an impressive display of over 10,000 rockets launched over …
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Otsu Hikiyama Festival
One of Shiga’s largest three festivals, the Otsu Hikiyama festival is a stunning display of elaborate Mikoshi and …
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Nigohachi Festival
The Nigohachi Festival (ni-go-hachi means two-five-eight) is an Autumn festival that takes place in Higashiomi, Shiga …
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Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival
Watch as over 10,000 fireworks are launched over Lake Biwa, along with crowds of over 350,000. This year’s theme …
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Omihachiman Sagicho Fire Festival
Due to COVID-19, the 2021 event has been scaled back significantly. Many of the more vigorous events will not take …
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Nagahama Hikiyama Festival
Taking place in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, the Hikiyama Festival is named for the wheeled festival floats which are …
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Higashiomi Giant Kite Festival
On the last Sunday of May each year, Higashiomi in Shiga Prefecture hosts a festival in which enormous traditional kites …
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