Tenjin Festival

The festival of Osaka Tenmangu Shrine and one of Japan's three great festivals. Originating in 951, held annually July 24-25. The highlight is the funatogyo boat procession with approximately 100 vessels on the Okawa River, accompanied by spectacular fireworks. Attracting about 1.3 million visitors, it symbolizes Osaka's identity as the City of Water.

One of Japan's three greatest festivals, held every July at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. With over 1,000 years of history, its highlights include the land procession and boat procession, where over 100 vessels traverse the Okawa River beneath a sky illuminated by fireworks. It captivates countless people as a quintessential summer event in Osaka.

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.

One of Japan's representative summer festivals held annually in August in Aomori City. Giant illuminated float figures parade through town accompanied by unique music and dancing. Though its precise origins are unclear, it is believed to continue from the Edo period. Symbolizes the vibrant culture of northeastern Japan and is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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.

A representative Japanese festival held in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Two festivals occur annually: the Spring Sanno Festival (April 14-15) and the Fall Hachimangu Festival (October 9-10), continuing from the Edo period. Characterized by elaborately decorated festival floats, it is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Property. Staged in Takayama's well-preserved historic district, it symbolizes ancient Japanese festival culture.