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Sumiyoshi Festival at Sumiyoshi Taisha

The Sumiyoshi Festival is held over three days. A highlight of this festival is the nagoshi-harai-shinji ritual on the middle day. The nagoshi-harai-shinji ritual involves…

Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

One of the summer tradition in Osaka, Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival, 10,000 fireworks will color the night sky. Venue The riverbed between Shin-midosuji, Yodogawa Tekkyo…

Nara To-Kae Candle festival

Nara To-kae is held at Nara National Park. Tens of thousands of candles will be lit up on the historical land including Todai-ji Temple, Kasuga-taisha…

Gojo-zaka Pottery Festival

Gojo-zaka Toki Matsuri (Gojozaka Pottery Festival), the biggest pottery market in Kyoto is held on Gojo-dori street during summer.

Lake Biwa Big Fireworks Festival

A festival that will be held at Lake Biwa, the heart of Shiga Pref.  With 10,000 fireworks and gigantic fireworks being the main attraction. A…

Shirahama Fireworks Festival

The Shirahama Fireworks Festival is very gorgeous. The 1,000-meter long Niagara Falls fireworks launched off Shirarahama Beach is absolutely stunning.

Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks Festival

Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks Festival, You can see very artistic fireworks, such as ones with special commendations. Only paid seats are available to see fireworks. A…

Nara Daimonji Fire Festival

An enormous Chinese character 「大」which represents for the universe, is set alight on Mt. Takamado above the city. Visitors can see the sight from Nara Park.