Aomori Nebuta Festival

The festival of Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine and one of Japan's three great festivals. Spanning the entire month of July, its highlight is the magnificent Yamaboko float procession. Originating in 869 as a ritual to ward off plague, it boasts over 1,100 years of history. The yamaboko floats are a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, often called 'moving museums.'

A premier summer festival of the Tohoku region held every August in Aomori City. Enormous illuminated warrior-themed floats called nebuta parade through the streets while dancers known as haneto leap to the chant of 'Rassera.' It is designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan.

Japan's iconic festival held every August in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture. Enormous illuminated paper lantern floats ('nebuta') parade through the nighttime streets, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. With roots in the Edo period, it's a cherished summer tradition representing Aomori's cultural identity.

A summer festival representing the Tohoku region, held annually August 2-7 in Aomori City. Giant illuminated floats called 'nebuta' parade through the night streets, and the overwhelming energy of haneto dancers chanting 'Rassera' is unforgettable. Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, it is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Japan's largest Bon dance festival with over 400 years of history in Tokushima Prefecture. Known for the chant 'It's a fool who dances and a fool who watches—if both are fools, you might as well dance,' it is held annually during the Obon period in August. Groups called 'ren' dance through the streets to distinctive rhythms.

A festival held every June at Enryuji Temple in Hiroshima, heralding the arrival of summer. Known as the festival marking the start of yukata season, it is Hiroshima's largest yukata festival, attracting 450,000 visitors. Hundreds of stalls line Chuo-dori, and the sight of people in yukata is an early summer tradition of Hiroshima.

A traditional summer festival held on July 7th, based on the legend of the Weaver Princess and Cowherd Star. Tradition involves writing wishes on paper strips and attaching them to bamboo branches. Celebrated nationwide with unique regional styles, with Sendai Tanabata famous for its elaborate decorations and parade.