Nara Prefecture・Nara City
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
A spectacular festival of shrine rites and performing arts handed down through the ancient capital of Nara
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Nagasaki Prefecture・Shimabara City
Shimabara Water Festival
A summer festival illuminating a town of spring water with Japanese umbrellas and lanterns
Shizuoka Prefecture・Hamamatsu City
Lake Hamana Kanzanji Onsen Lantern Floating and Fireworks Festival
A summer night brightened by lanterns on the lake and fireworks
Kyoto Prefecture・Maizuru City
Machi Asobi Festival
A day of playful activities, music, and connection at Maizuru’s port
Nagano Prefecture・Iiyama City
Kosuge Hashiramatsu Ritual
A festival in Iiyama where fire atop 2 Hashiramatsu foretells abundance and peace
Aichi Prefecture・Toyota City
Ayado’s Night Nenbutsu and Bon Odori
Ayado’s traditional Bon observance, with lanterns and the sound of gongs echoing through the mountain village
Kagoshima Prefecture・Yoron Town
Yoron’s Jugo-ya Odori
Yoron’s Jugo-ya dedication performances, where Ryukyu and Yamato traditions resonate together
Fukushima Prefecture・Iwaki City
Goho-den Dengaku and Lion Dances
A Festival in Iwaki Alive with Dueling Hoko, Dengaku, and Four Lion Dances
Hokkaido・Mikasa
Mikasa Katsurazawa Momiji Festival
A festival to enjoy Katsurazawa’s fall colors and Mikasa’s autumn flavors through fun and food