Akita Prefecture・Yokote City
Okuribon Festival
Memorial boats collide in a traditional event that brightens Yokote’s summer
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Tokyo Metropolis・Koto City
Fukagawa Festival
A mikoshi procession at one of Edo’s Three Great Festivals, filled with chants and purifying water
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Yamagata Prefecture・Oishida Town
Oishida Festival Mogami River Fireworks Display
Oishida’s spectacular fireworks enjoyed near the Mogami River and the bridge
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Shizuoka Prefecture
Tōtōmi Ofune Festival
A port-town festival passed down in Tōtōmi, where boat models dance to song
Shizuoka Prefecture・Yaizu City
Yaizu Shrine Shishi Kiyari
A traditional Yaizu procession led by lion banners and kiyari songs
Tokyo Metropolis・Hachioji City
Hachioji Festival
Three days of carved dashi and mikoshi bringing color to the streets of Hachioji
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Tottori Prefecture・Yonago City
Yonago Gaina Festival
A summer festival of lanterns, taiko, and fireworks that light up Yonago and its night sky
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Yamaguchi Prefecture・Yamaguchi City
Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern Festival
A traditional summer festival as red lantern light envelops the streets of Yamaguchi
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Yamaguchi Prefecture・Hagi City
Hagi Summer Festival
Three summer days of fireworks and traditional events lighting up Hagi
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