Suigo Itako Iris Festival
Early summer in Suigo Itako, brightened by irises and wedding boats
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Early summer in Suigo Itako, brightened by irises and wedding boats
A Tenka Matsuri, with a courtly procession and mikoshi bringing color to central Tokyo
A stage art from Edo, depicting myths with masks and instrumental music
A spectacular historical parade reflecting Kaga’s history
A festival featuring an iris mikoshi procession through the hot spring district, with the bath entrusted with warding off misfortune
Toyama’s early summer, brought to life by mikoshi, shishimai, and glowing yatai
Shobara’s agricultural heritage, passed down through prayers for cattle and horses and rice-planting songs
Spring in Esan, where volcanic rock meets crimson azaleas
A festival where dashi carrying 6.5-meter-tall warrior figures parade through Mikuni