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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Fukuoka

Hakata Gion Yamakasa

A unique Fukuoka spectacle.

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Nebuta Festival

Cool off in Aomori this summer and dance among giant floats at Japan’s most iconic festival.

sendai-tanabata festival

Sendai Tanabata Festival

Reunited lovers at Japan’s most iconic Tanabata celebration.

Tokushima Awa odori

Awa Odori Dance Festival

Join the party at Japan’s most famous dance festival.

Morioka festival

Morioka Sansa Odori Festival

Dance with the locals in the world’s largest taiko drumming party.

Yoshida Fire Festival

Fireworks at the foot of Mt. Fuji.

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival

One of Japan’s Top 3 displays.

Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival

Giant glowing goldfish are paraded through this cute town.

Koenji Awa Odori Festival

Bright costumes, thousands of dance moves and bone-rattling drums will leave you in a trance.

Aomori city Nebuta festival giant float

Aomori City

How do you like them apples?