Nachi Katsuura Fire Festival

A fire festival held in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture every early August. Thousands of lanterns illuminate the Nachi River while fireworks paint the night sky. A significant summer festival expressing gratitude for Kumano faith and ocean blessings. Continuing from the Edo period, the fusion of floating lanterns and fireworks creates a uniquely rare spectacle nationwide.

岡山縣津山市每年8月舉辦的夏日祭典。莊嚴的御神轎與裝飾著提燈的山車行進，為城下町的夏夜增添光彩。歷時3天，保留了戰國時代城下町的風情，作為地方代表性季節活動，每年吸引約20萬訪客。

A summer festival held at Namanido Shrine in Bungo-Ono, Oita. Young men carry portable shrines through town in a spirited celebration. Known for its grassroots, handmade atmosphere and resistance to over-commercialization, it represents authentic local summer festival culture and plays a vital role in community heritage preservation.

A spring festival held in Minabe, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan's premier plum production area, from mid-February through early March. The extensive plum orchards display stunning white and red blossoms in contrast. Exhibits of plum liqueur and preserved plums showcase local products. It exemplifies the fusion of agricultural plum culture with tourism and regional resource utilization.

A summer festival held in early August in Otaru, Hokkaido, celebrating the tide and maritime heritage of this port town. Features processions with portable shrines, fireworks, and lantern parades that unfold in the evening. Capturing the essence of a port town summer, it represents a signature seasonal event during peak summer tourism.

東京夏季風物詩，約2萬發煙火點綴夜空。肇始於1733年，是日本歷史最悠久的花火大會之一，吸引約100萬名觀眾。穿著浴衣的遊客為下町情趣增添色彩。