Tokyo Metropolis・Taito City
Tokyo Jidai Festival
A grand procession tracing Edo-Tokyo history through Asakusa
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Fukui Prefecture・Tsuruga City
Tsuruga Nishimachi Tug-of-War
A great tug-of-war between Ebisu and Daikoku to divine the year’s fishing and harvest prospects
Fukui Prefecture・Obama City
Tegi Festival
Yashiro’s unusual festival, where legends are acted out in ink and fern costumes
Fukui Prefecture・Sakai City
Maruoka Kojo Festival
A festival of samurai processions, dance, and dashi bringing color to the castle town
Nagano Prefecture・Anan Town
Niino Snow Festival
A dengaku festival where snow is seen as a sign of a good harvest and masked deities dance through the night
Kyoto Prefecture・Fukuchiyama City
Oeyama Shuten Doji Festival
An autumn festival to enjoy the Oeyama ogre legend through parades and activities
Nagasaki Prefecture・Sasebo City
Kirakira Festival
A winter tradition in central Sasebo, brightening the city with lights and music
Aichi Prefecture・Nagoya City
Nagoya Toshogu Festival
A historic festival in Nagoya’s castle town, brought to life by karakuri dashi floats and mikoshi
Kyoto Prefecture・Kyoto City
Senshoku Festival
A festival procession linking eras through costumes showcasing Kyoto's dyeing and weaving techniques