Kishiwada Danjiri Festival

A unique autumn festival held in October in Nada district, Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. Multiple portable shrines intentionally collide in spectacular fashion, with the violent clashing called 'kenka' (fighting). This unconventional form of worship prays for abundant harvests through intense collision rituals, famous for its extreme danger and raw spiritual power.

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.

Traditional festival held in September in Kishiwada, Osaka. Features giant floats (danjiri) weighing over 3 tons racing through town. With over 400 years of history, it is nationally famous for its spectacular procession. Tests the courage of young participants.

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 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.

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 major festivals, held in July at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine in Kita ward, Osaka. Dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the deity of learning, with traditions spanning from the Edo period to today. Distinctive for its kawatogyo (boat procession) on the river illuminated by countless lanterns. Popular with students and examination takers.