Kyoto Prefecture・Maizuru City
Maizuru Hosokawa Yusai Tanabe Castle Festival
A Maizuru festival tracing Tanabe Castle’s history through a samurai procession and the efforts of the local community
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Fukui Prefecture・Sakai City
Mikuni Festival
A festival where dashi carrying 6.5-meter-tall warrior figures parade through Mikuni
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Yamagata Prefecture・Sakata City
Sakata Festival
A festival where giant shishi lions and dashi floats parade through the historic streets of Sakata
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Kanagawa Prefecture・Zushi City
Zushi Beach Fireworks Festival
An early-summer tradition, with music and fireworks lighting up the night sky and sea at Zushi Beach
Toyama Prefecture・Toyama City
Iwase Hikiyama Festival
A spring festival in Iwase, brightened by the lights of the tatemon and the strength of the dashi tug-of-war
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Ishikawa Prefecture・Hakusan City
Okaeri Festival
Mikawa’s Town Culture, Brought to Life by Trumpets and Floats
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Gifu Prefecture・Yoro Town
Takada Festival
A traditional Yoro festival where 3 rotating dashi parade through town
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Shizuoka Prefecture・Shimoda City
Black Ship Festival
Shimoda’s spring festival, where the history of the port’s opening and international exchange bring the city to life
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Hiroshima Prefecture・Fukuyama City
Fukuyama Rose Festival
A spring festival in Fukuyama, where colorful roses and smiling residents bring the city to life
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