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Takayama Matsuri

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A festival held twice annually in spring and fall in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. A tradition from the Edo period, elaborate floats decorated with intricate carvings and lanterns parade through town. Floats feature complex mechanized puppets known for technical precision. Counted among Japan's three major festivals and registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Festival culture integrated with Takayama's town.

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Category:Cultural IP

Subcategory:Festivals

Location:Takayama, Gifu

Time Period:1600-present

Influence:National

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