Kō Summer Festival
Kō’s summer brought to life by a kabuki procession and handheld fireworks
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Kō’s summer brought to life by a kabuki procession and handheld fireworks
A rainmaking dance passed down in Iya, brought to life by flower hats and taiko
A summer festival in Ogo, with the Rampaging Lion parading through town and the mikoshi offering protection
Tako’s summer dedication performance, combining masked dances and pole-top acrobatics
A summer festival in Osaka illuminated by the boat procession and dedication fireworks
Yanagawa’s summer Gion festival, brought to life by the Daijayama’s fire and the town’s floats
A festival to discover 300 varieties of Japanese iris and the colors of Ichihasama
A spectacular historical parade reflecting Kaga’s history
A festival where giant shishi lions and dashi floats parade through the historic streets of Sakata