Hirakawa Neputa
Hirakawa’s summer, filled with the sound of hayashi music and the procession of a giant fan-shaped neputa
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Hirakawa’s summer, filled with the sound of hayashi music and the procession of a giant fan-shaped neputa
Three summer days of fireworks and traditional events lighting up Hagi
An Okayama summer festival entrusting prayers for a good harvest to a procession of seedlings and ohata banners
Two summer days of ringing gongs and drums as Kuwana’s dasha parade through town
A summer in Ishinomaki, shaped by river history and brought to life with boat races and fireworks
Furukawa’s summer festival, filled with Tanabata decorations and processions
A day bringing color to summer in Taiwa Town, from daytime events to fireworks at night
A summer festival in front of Tsuchiura Station, brought to life by Tanabata Odori and dashi
A summer festival of lights, mikoshi, and fireworks in a town associated with Lord Komon