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Soemon-cho Summer Festival

June 27, 2018 5:01 pm Published by

For an eventful summer’s night out, come to Soemon-cho for a live show hosted by comedians, a beauty contest, and […]

Umeda Yukata Festival

June 27, 2018 4:45 pm Published by

Don a yukata (summer kimono) and enjoy the music, food, drinks, and festive atmosphere at this two-day summer event in […]

Tanabata Star Festival

June 27, 2018 4:31 pm Published by

Hatamono-jinja is dedicated to the Tanabata deity Vega and is decorated with bamboo branches on both days of the star […]

Gion Festival Parade

June 27, 2018 4:28 pm Published by

Originally held in 869 as a Shinto ceremony to avert the plague, the Gion Festival has evolved as Kyoto’s main […]

Tanabata Star Festival

June 27, 2018 4:11 pm Published by

Dedicated as a shrine for love and matchmaking, the Star Festival is the most fitting time to visit Jishu Shrine […]

Tenjin Festival

June 27, 2018 4:06 pm Published by

The Tenjin Matsuri is one of the largest and most colorful festivals in Japan, drawing a million festival-goers every year. […]

Nachi Fire Festival

June 27, 2018 4:00 pm Published by

One of the greatest religious fire-themed events in Japan, the Nachi Fire Festival takes place in the picturesque area surrounding […]