Wakayama Prefecture・Shingu City
Oto Matsuri
A traditional festival of sacred fire and white-clad participants racing down Mount Kamikura
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Saga Prefecture・Saga City
Mishima no Kasedori
The sound of green bamboo and visiting deities protect Mishima’s Little New Year
Nagasaki Prefecture・Sasebo City
Kirakira Festival
A winter tradition in central Sasebo, brightening the city with lights and music
Nagasaki Prefecture・Shimabara City
Shimabara Water Festival
A summer festival illuminating a town of spring water with Japanese umbrellas and lanterns
Kumamoto Prefecture・Kumamoto City
Hinokuni Festival
A summer festival bringing color to Kumamoto’s streets through dance
Miyagi Prefecture・Sendai
KHB Matsuri
KHB’s community festival, where programs and music come together in Sendai
Miyagi Prefecture・Sendai
Sendai Hot Pot Festival
An autumn food culture festival exploring the flavors of the Sendai metropolitan area through hot pots
Kyoto Prefecture・Maizuru City
Akarenga Festa (Maizuru)
An autumn moment among red-brick memories and the flavors of Maizuru
Kyoto Prefecture・Kameoka City
Kyoto Hozugawa River Fireworks Festival
A night of music echoing along the Hozu River and fireworks offered in prayer for peace