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Nara Prefecture・Nara City
Mount Wakakusa Yamayaki
A Nara night illuminated by sacred fire and fireworks, with flames spreading across Mount Wakakusa
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Iwate Prefecture・Takizawa City and Morioka City
Chagu Chagu Umakko
A Takizawa and Morioka tradition accompanied by ringing bells and splendid horse trappings
Kanagawa Prefecture・Sagamihara City
Sagami Giant Kite Festival
Giant kites soaring over the Sagami River, and a festival that carries on local hopes
Chiba Prefecture・Urayasu City
Urayasu Sanja Festival
A festival where the 3 shrines’ mikoshi travel through Urayasu with jizuri and chants
Niigata Prefecture・Sanjo City
Sanjo Matsuri
A spring grand festival enlivening the streets of Sanjo with a mikoshi and daimyo procession
Niigata Prefecture・Niigata City
Niitsu Summer Festival
Niitsu’s summer, where folk dance meets the spectacle of dashi
Fukui Prefecture・Obama City
Hozensai Festival
A traditional autumn festival in Obama, alive with diverse performances winding through the town
Kyoto Prefecture・Fukuchiyama City
Oeyama Shuten Doji Festival
An autumn festival to enjoy the Oeyama ogre legend through parades and activities
Hyogo Prefecture・Kami Town
Kasumi Kani Kanshasai
A day at Shibayama Port, enjoying snow crab and giving thanks for the bounty of the fishery