An annual festival in Kanazawa, the Hyakumangoku Matsuri commemorates a lord’s castle entry. It features a historical parade, lantern floating, and traditional tea ceremonies in early June.
A Bon dance festival in Gujo Hachiman, the Gujo Odori spans over thirty nights. It features ten traditional dances, including four consecutive nights of all-night dancing in August.
An annual festival in Toyama City, Etchu Owara Kaze no Bon features somber dances and traditional music performed to appease winds and pray for a bountiful harvest.
A fire festival in Nozawa Onsen involves men defending a wooden shrine from villagers with torches. The shrine is then burned to bring good fortune for the year.
The Spring Takayama Festival, or Sanno Matsuri, is held annually on April 14 and 15 in the city of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. This event serves as the annual fe...
