Yamagata Prefecture・Oe Town
Suigo Oe Summer Festival: Lantern Floating and Fireworks
A summer in Oe Town, with lanterns on the Mogami River and fireworks lighting up the night sky and water
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Obihiro Heigen Festival
A summer festival bringing Obihiro to life with mikoshi, taiko, and Bon Odori
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