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The Sanno Festival in Tokyo is a biennial event centered at Hie Shrine. Its main feature is a long procession with costumes, floats, and portable shrines.

A firefly festival in Tokyo, this early June event features the release and viewing of 2,000-3,000 fireflies along the Kanda River and Tamagawa Josui.

A dance festival in Sapporo, the Yosakoi Soran is held annually in June. It features teams performing choreographed routines with wooden clappers to folk and modern music.

A firefly festival in Fussa, Tokyo, is held annually in mid-June. The event releases approximately 500 fireflies in Hotaru Park for public viewing.

A religious festival in Kyoto, the Gion Matsuri occurs in July. It features two main parades with large traditional floats, along with evening street events called yoiyama.

A summer festival in Fukuoka where teams from seven districts race through city streets carrying one-ton floats. The event’s final timed race is held before dawn on July 15.

A wind bell festival in Tokyo, this event at Sojiji Temple displays and sells over 400 varieties of Japanese wind chimes.

The Tanabata festival in Hiratsuka features large decorations, parades, and food stalls in its commercial district. The event attracts numerous visitors.

A Tanabata festival in Tokyo, the Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri on Kappabashi-dori features a parade, performances, and street food amid bamboo decorations.

A morning glory festival in Tokyo, this is Japan’s largest, held annually from July 6-8. The event features approximately 100 flower stalls and 100 food vendors.

Cultural festival, Tokyo: The annual Taiwan Festival in Ueno Park promotes Taiwanese culture. It features an outdoor market with authentic food, art, and musical performances.

This annual market in Tokyo, held July 9-10 at Senso-ji Temple, sells ground cherry plants and thunder protection charms on a designated Day of Merit.