The calls of mikoshi bearers, the glow of festival stalls, dances passed down through generations. From major tourism events to small local traditions carefully preserved by residents. Writers who live in each area guide you through festivals and local events across Japan, season by season.
![[2026] A Complete Guide to the Naruto Awaodori , Tokushima : Schedule, Access, and How to Enjoy It](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2025/06/10-236018.webp)
"Awa Odori" is one of the three biggest Bon Odori festivals in Japan! We will explain in detail the schedule, access, and highlights of each day of the " Naruto Awaodori festival in Tokushima Prefecture.
One event you should definitely see in Uonuma is the Shineri Benten Tataki Jizo Festival.
This article introduces the Murakami-Taisai, an annual festival of Senami-Haguro Shrine, which is held on July 6th (evening festival) and 7th (main festival). The Murakami-Taisai is counted as one of the "Three Great Takamachi Festivals in Niigata" (takamachi = festival day), and is crowded with many tourists every year. In 2018, the "Murakami Festival Float Parade" was designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan, and the gorgeous procession of 19 floats is sure to attract more and more attention in the future.
Gifu Prefecture is located in the center of Japan, and Hida Takayama, located in the northern part of the prefecture, is a popular tourist destination with many attractions. The scenery, where rich nature and traditions blend in harmony, captivates everyone who visits. The Takayama Festival, which is held in spring and autumn, is particularly famous. We will introduce this famous festival, which is also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in detail. The Autumn Takayama Festival is the annual festival of Sakurayama Hachiman Shrine, held every year on October 9th and 10th. The festival is characterized by 11 gorgeously decorated floats. Some of the floats are equipped with intricate mechanical dolls, and their complex movements will take your breath away. There are also many other attractions, such as the lion dance, which shows off an intense dance, a festival procession that looks like a picture scroll, and the Yoi Matsuri, where floats are lit up and paraded through the town.
We will continue adding festival and local event information from across Japan, season by season.
Stay tuned for the latest articles.
