Hachigatsu Odori
An Amami night filled with drums and song, where Hachigatsu Odori is passed down in a circle
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An Amami night filled with drums and song, where Hachigatsu Odori is passed down in a circle
A hallmark of summer in Sanjo, with dancing and approximately 4,000 fireworks
A summer festival in Osaka featuring the chinowa ring-passing rite and a mikoshi procession
A historical pageant in Date, brought to life by armor and dashi floats
A summer festival in Ozora Town, with dragon boat races and fireworks illuminating Lake Abashiri
A grand festival at Suzuka Myojin Shrine, bringing color to Zama’s summer with mikoshi and festival music
Iga’s Gion Festival, with dances to release vows and the sound of drums
A traditional summer festival in Kokuryō, where lights and prayers reflect on the Takeda River
A Bon Odori festival where live Kawachi Ondo brings the night in Kinshicho to life