A winter trip to see snow and lights: the Otaru Snow Light Path and Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival
A canal town and a castle park. We compare the 2 festivals in terms of how to get around and spend the evening.
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What is a “UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage festival”? How to find festivals by cultural property name
Knowing what has been registered helps you notice not only the craftsmanship, but also the skills and the people who pass them on.
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How to take festival photos considerately: choosing a spot, using flash and photographing people
Before looking for a place to take photos, take in the flow of the festival and the spectators around you.
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Choose a Kyushu festival trip based on the town’s role: how to enjoy Hakata Gion Yamakasa and Nagasaki Kunchi
Summer in Hakata and autumn in Nagasaki. An introduction to two different festival experiences: a festival of carrying and one of dedication dances.
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How are Nebuta, Neputa, and Tachineputa different? Choosing a festival in Aomori, Hirosaki, or Goshogawara
Discover the Tsugaru summer not just through the names, but also through the differences in the floats’ forms and the angles from which you look up at them.
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