Kishiwada Danjiri Festival

Festival held every September in Kishiwada, Osaka. Massive wooden floats called 'danjiri' dash through town with breathtaking intensity. Dating from the Edo period, famous nationwide for its spectacle and vigor. Expresses community spirit and cohesion of local men.

An autumn festival in Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, known for its vigorous atmosphere. Young men pull massive wooden floats through sharp high-speed turns, creating thrilling spectacles. With over 300 years of history, it is renowned for its boldness and excitement, representing one of Japan's most daring festivals.

A dynamic festival held every September in Kishiwada, Osaka. Its highlight is the 'yarimawashi,' where four-ton danjiri floats are pulled at high speed and turned at sharp right angles at intersections. This thrilling festival, in which over 500 pullers move as one, is passed down as a source of deep local pride.

A courageous festival held every September in Kishiwada, Osaka. The 'yarimawashi'—a high-speed 90-degree turn of 4-ton danjiri floats at intersections—is spectacularly thrilling. With over 300 years of history, it is nationally renowned as a festival demonstrating men's courage and solidarity.

A fire festival held in October in the Kurama area of Kyoto City. Young people parade with torches, illuminating the night sky with brilliant crimson flames. With over 1000 years of history, it is a signature autumn festival of Kyoto. The tradition of revering fire's purifying power continues to the present day.

An autumn festival held in October in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Features elaborate processions and performances influenced by East Asian traditions. Continuing since the Edo period, it reflects the region's history of foreign trade at Dejima. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.