How to check festival dates: a step-by-step guide to telling “usual dates” from “this year’s dates”
How to spot schedule changes and outdated information, and what to confirm before booking.
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Enjoy them even if you can’t visit on festival day: exhibit facilities introducing festivals in Kawagoe, Tokushima, and Aomori
For getting ready for festival day, or for a trip outside the festival season. Discover the design, dance, and stories behind how things are made.
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Where should you go to see Bon Odori? Comparing how to enjoy Gujo Odori and Nishimonai Bon Odori
Time in the circle and time spent watching the dancers. Choose a Bon Odori based on the purpose of your trip.
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Can You Enjoy a Night Festival as a Day Trip? How to Plan Your Visit Backward from the Last Train
Before you leave, decide whether to stay until the end or leave in time to get home.
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Before taking children to a festival: How to choose a viewing spot, find restrooms, and decide when to go home
Rather than trying to see a lot, choose one scene you can enjoy without overdoing it.
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