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2020 February Best Events in Japan
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- While the temperatures are still quite cold, February is an appealing season in Japan as the winter chill slowly releases with the onset of spring’s warmth. To help you plan a travel itinerary during February, we’ve put together a short guide to the unique events that will be taking place across the country. Setsubun and Ehomaki (節分と恵方巻) Setsubun and Ehomaki The day before spring arrives is marked throughout Japan by Setsubun, which translates as “seasonal division”. This festival originated as a time to cleanse from the previous year and drive away evil spirits for the year ahead. A highlight of the festival is a ritual known as mamemaki or “bean scattering” when roasted soybeans are thrown out the door of a house or temple while saying “Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!” (Demons out! Luck in!”) If you want to participate in this purification practice, head to Sensoji (Asakusa), Zojoji (Tokyo) or Naritasan Shinshoji (Chiba). Setsubun is also marked by the eating of Ehomaki sushi rolls, which are sold at convenience and department stores across the country. These long sushi rolls are filled with seven different ingredients to represent the seven gods of happiness (Shichifukujin) and should be eaten facing the year’s lucky direction. Zojoji Temple Ehomaki Hokkaido: Sapporo Snow Festival (さっぽろ雪まつり) Sapporo Snow Festival Held every year in February, the Sapporo Snow Festival is the largest of its kind in Japan and attracts more than two million visitors. The heart of all the action is Odori Park, which extends through the heart of Sapporo, with live music and gi-gantic ice sculptures that are beautifully illuminated at night. If you want to see the stunning ice and snow sculptures that have been entered into the festival’s official contest, head to the Susukino area, or enjoy the family-friendly snow slides and attractions set up in Tsudome. In 2020, the Sapporo Snow Festival will take place from February 4-11. Sapporo Snow Festival Sapporo Snow Festival Akita and Tochigi: Kamakura Festival (かまくら祭り) Yokote Kamakura Festival Famed for its igloo-like snow houses (known as “kamakura”), the Kamakura Festival dates back more than 400 years and in 2020 will be held in two locations. The Yokote Kamakura Festival (横手かまくら祭り) will be held in the southeast of Akita Prefecture while the Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival (湯西川温泉かまくら祭り) will ignite this charming onsen town in the mountains of Tochigi Prefecture. Countless small and large kamakura will be set up and illuminated by candles at night, transforming both locations into a magical winter wonderland. Aside from the kamakura, the event features a range of other activities, including snow rafting, kamakura making experiences and delicious local foods. The Yokote Kamakura Festival 2020 will take place on February 15 and 16 in the city of Yokote while the Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival 2020 will take place from 31 January to 1 March 2020. Yokote Kamakura Festival Yunishikawa Kamakura Festival Niigata: Echigo-Tsumari Art Field 2020 Winter SNOW ART (「大地の芸術祭」の里 越後妻有2020冬 SNOWART) Kyota Takahashi 「Gift for Frozen Village2018」Photo by Osamu Nakamura As the heavy snows descend in Niigata prefecture during winter, the Echigo-Tsumari region celebrates with their Snow Art festival. The main event is the Snow Fireworks / Gift for Frozen Village, which will illuminate the skies on February 29. Don’t miss a visit to the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art where a collection of snow-themed works will be displayed. The opportunity to try the unique festival meal of yukimigozen in village. Image of Snow Art Image of EXPO's Snow Play Plum season (梅の季節) Mito Plum Blossom Festival As Japan’s plum trees break out in blossoms, gardens across the country celebrate this explosion of color. But the most famous celebration is the Mito Plum Blossom Festival (水戸の梅まつり) of Kairaku-en in the city of Ibaraki Prefecture, Mito. Considered one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Kairaku-en was created during the Edo period and features around 100 different varieties of plum blossoms. During the festival, you can see around 3,000 trees in various hues of light pink while enjoying the fragrant perfumes. Aside from enjoying the plum blossoms and drinking powdered green tea, the festival will hold outdoor koto performances, guided nighttime walks and fireworks shows. The Mito Plum Blossom Festival 2020 will take place from late February to March 31.Read more:Mito Plum Blossom Festival 2020 Mito Plum Blossom Festival Rape Flower Blossoms Season Rape Flower Blossoms Season February is also marked by the blossoming of bright yellow rape flowers, which occur in various locations across Japan. One of the most famous spots is along the Isumi Railway in Chiba, forested landscapes and fields of rape flowers. Soak up the rural landscapes of the Boso Peninsula on a 26-kilometer-long journey between Ohara Station and Kazusa-Nakano, passing historic stations that date back to 1912. The scenery is a stark contrast to the high-tech streets and bustle of Tokyo and made only more beautiful by the yellow blanket of the season’s rape flower blossoms. Rape Flower Blossoms Season ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Japan
- 23. January. 2020
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Top 10 of the Best Matsuri in Japan
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- Fireworks, food, dancing, music and the quirky attraction here and there, there’s nothing quite like Japan’s matsuri festivals. Throughout the year different cities across the nation hold their own unique celebrations of good luck, gratitude, traditional culture and community. If you’re just visiting Japan for a short time, heading along to a matsuri is one of the best ways to experience authentic Japanese culture, here are some suggestions. Chichibu Yomatsuri Chichibu Yomatsuri Chichibu in western Saitama Prefecture, roughly two hours from central Tokyo is a town that’s humble in size but really loves to party. Many festivals take place here throughout the year, but the most famous is the Chichibu Yomatsuri (night festival). Held on annually between December 2nd and 3rd, celebrations, see massive illuminated floats make their way down the main street, and up an elevated slope overlooking the city hall. The event finishes with huge fireworks for more than two hours display on the last night. Shujo Onie Shujo Onie For those not afraid to detour off the well-trodden path, the unique Shujo Onie in Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita is well worth the effort. Held every February at Tennen-ji Shrine, it’s said this celebration has a history that goes back over 1,000 years. A way to pray for a good harvest in the new year, the event’s rituals feature freezing river swimming and a giant bonfire. The final part of the celebration is the most thrilling; two demons make their way around the city's main shrine, banging fire and spreading the burning ashes. A little more dangerous than most other festivals, if you survive, you’re bound to have a good year. Kawagoe Matsuri Kawagoe Matsuri Kawagoe, also known as 'Koedo' (little Edo, Tokyo’s former name), is only a 30-minute train ride from Ikebukuro in Tokyo, but it feels centuries away from the neon lights and towering skyscrapers of the city. It’s known for being the home of many traditional Japanese sweets and historical warehouses, but it’s also home to one of the country’s best autumn celebrations. Held every year on the third Saturday and Sunday of October, the Kawagoe Matsuri dates back to the mid-1600s. Today, it’s an extravagant affair with traffic-stopping floats, live drumming shows and endless rows of food stalls. Narita Gionsai Narita Gionsai An area known mainly just for its airport, Narita City also hosts one of the nation’s most impressive celebrations, the Narita-san Gion Matsuri. Held in annually on the three days nearest to the 7th, 8th, and the 9th of July, heading into the weekend, the event signals the beginning of summer and features endless dancing, mikoshi floats and plenty of incredible street food. The 300-year old event draws an estimated 450,000 visitors and is an excellent way to really appreciate another side of the often overlooked Narita City. Fukushima Waraji Matsuri Fukushima Waraji Matsuri One of the more interesting celebrations held in Japan is the Fukushima Waraji Matsuri also known as Straw Sandal Festival. Waraji is the Japanese name for the traditional straw sandals that were once an everyday outfit staple. Held over the first Friday and Saturday of every August in Fukushima City, since 1970, the celebration is split in two. The first half is a traditional style festival where a giant sandal is carried through the main street. The second half of the night is dedicated to the Dancing Soda Night show, where dozens of dressed up teams perform different modern style dances to the same song, think hip-hop, belly dancing, breakdancing and everything in between. Aomori Nebuta Festival Aomori Nebuta Festival Taking over the Aomori city from August 2nd to 7th is the most colorful of all festivals, the Aomori Nebuta Festival a massive parade that attracts roughly three million visitors every year. The centerpieces of this 300-year old summer celebration are the towering paper floats that make their way through the town.Looking like gigantic paintings come to life the floats are handmade by local artisans and volunteers, some of whom dedicate months to creating these behemoth paper sculptures known as Nebuta. It looks incredible in photos, but seeing these pieces in the flesh is an entirely different experience altogether. Gujo Odori Gujo Odori An odori matsuri is a common traditional bon dance festival held throughout the country, but one of the best is the Gujo Odori held in Gujo, Gifu. During the rest of the year Gujo is a sleepy town, but between August 13th to 16th it transforms into a dance extravaganza, featuring teams in colorful costumes who dance throughout the day and night in celebration of summer, social cohesion, and to pay respect to those who have passed. Mid-August is the main event, but technically the party lasts thirty-three nights, running from the middle of July to early September, so there’s no excuse not to go and see it. Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Asakusa Sanja Matsuri Sensoji, Tokyo’s most famous temple is home to an inner-city festival quite unlike any other. Known as one of the ‘3 great Shinto festivals in Tokyo’ alongside the Kanda and Sanno festivals, it takes place during the third weekend of May. The celebrations feature around one hundred mikoshi (portable shrines) and attract roughly one and a half million visitors between Friday to Sunday. The festival climax is on the last night when the temple’s own mikoshi is taken around the neighborhood before being welcomed back home, guided by a wave of glowing orange lanterns and live dancing, music, and singing. Akita Kanto Matsuri Akita Kanto Matsuri Held over four days in early August every year, the Akita Kanto Matsuri is without a doubt one of the most spectacular summer events in northern Japan. Part of the nation's Tanabata celebrations, the festival’s main drawcards are the giant bamboo poles that are decorated with dozens of candle-lit paper lanterns and balanced precariously on the bodies of masterful local performers. While the gravity-defying acts of the performers are the main show, there’s plenty to be seen around the festival grounds too, with countless food stalls selling delicious local festival snacks. Nagahama Hikiyama Matsuri Nagahama Hikiyama Matsuri Known as the crown jewel of Nagahama City, the Hikiyama Matsuri is an annual mid-April celebration of spring, theatre, and traditional Japanese culture. During the festival, meticulously decorated floats known as hikiyama, become portable moving theaters, adorned with lanterns, animal sculptures, and tapestries unique to each group performing on the stage. The feature of the celebration is the child-actors who take part kabuki plays traditionally reserved for adults. These prodigies dedicate months of their young lives to practicing and perfecting their shows before performing to the adoring crowds. ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Japan
- 2. August. 2019
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Japan’s Best Matsuri Festivals and Fireworks during Summer 2019 July-August
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- Despite the hot temperatures, summer in Japan is a time to celebrate, with a variety of unique cultural festivals and incredible fireworks displays. To help plan your trip, we’ve put together a list of some of the best matsuri (“festivals”) not to miss, whether you want to dance, be entertained or see the night sky illuminated in dazzling colors! Gion Matsuri (祇園際), Kyoto Gion Matsuri The Gion Matsuri takes place over one month each July and has gained a reputation as one of Japan’s most famous festivals. In fact, this year marks the 1150th year since its foundation! Parades of yamaboko floats, mikoshi shrines and lanterns are held throughout the month, with the festival culminating in the Yamaboko Junkō. In the days leading up to this event, the streets are lined with food stalls while people dressed in yukata (summer kimonos) stroll the streets. Gion Matsuri Event dates: July 1 - 31 2019URL:http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/event/gion.html Nachi no Ogi Matsuri (Nachi Fire Festival: 那智の火祭り), Wakayama Nachi no Ogi Matsuri Held each year at Kumano Nachi Taisha, the Nachi no Ogi Matsuri is one of Japan’s three big fire festivals and has been designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The shrine is located adjacent to the 133-meter-high Nachi Falls, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Deities enshrined at Kumano Nachi Taisha are carried down the stone steps that lead to Nachi Falls on portable shrines, followed by devotees dressed in white and carrying flaming torches. Nachi no Ogi Matsuri Event date: July 14 2019URL:http://kumanonachitaisha.or.jp/ougimaturi/ougi.html Yasukuni Shrine Mitama Matsuri (靖国神社みたままつり), Tokyo Yasukuni Shrine Mitama Matsuri The Yasukuni Shrine’s annual Mitama Matsuri is one of Tokyo’s biggest obon (a Japanese Buddhist custom honoring ancestral spirits). It sees more than 30,000 lanterns of all sizes scattered throughout the shrine grounds, making for an incredibly photogenic scene. Aside from the lanterns, there are also mikoshi (portable shrine) parades and concerts of traditional music and dance, not to mention plenty of food and drink stalls lining the approach to the shrine. Yasukuni Shrine Mitama Matsuri Event dates: July 13-16 2019URL:https://www.yasukuni.or.jp/schedule/saiji.htmlRead MoreMatsuri in Tokyo - Three of the BestMatsuri means “festival” in Japanese, but it’s also synonymous with brightly glowing lanterns, … Adachi Fireworks (足立の花火), Tokyo Adachi Fireworks Taking place along the Arakawa River (just a short walk from Kita-Senju Station), the Adachi Fireworks have become one of the most popular fireworks events in Tokyo. The wide river banks mean that it’s easy to find a spot to enjoy a picnic and watch the display from numerous vantage points. This exceptional fireworks spectacle goes for around an hour, so you can really settle in and enjoy the experience.xEvent date: July 20 2019 Tenjin Matsuri (天神祭), Osaka Tenjin Matsuri Taking place in Osaka for more than 1,000 years at the Tenmangu Shrine, the Tenjin Matsuri honors the shrine’s principal deity, Sugawara Michizane. It includes a ritual throwing of the sacred sword at the Hokonagashi Bridge, followed by the parade of mikoshi (portable shrines) around the main shrine. A highlight of the festival is the parade of red-hatted drummers and costumed characters, together with boats illuminated by torches cruising along the river. Event dates: The schedule for this year has not yet been announced yet.URL:http://www.tenjinmatsuri.com/ Sumida River Fireworks Festival (隅田川花火大会), Tokyo Sumida River Fireworks Festival Perhaps the most famous event in Tokyo each summer is the Sumida River Fireworks Festival, which is held on the last Saturday in July. It began in the Edo period as a rivalry between different pyrotechnic groups, with fireworks being launched during a period of economic crisis, famine and disease. This celebration of life now attracts around one million people to the river banks to enjoy the latest in fireworks technology. Sumida River Fireworks Festival Event date: July 27 2019URL:https://www.sumidagawa-hanabi.com/ The Tohoku Region's Summer Festivals The Tohoku Region's Summer Festivals We couldn’t talk about summer festivals in Japan without mentioning the Tohoku Region, which is particularly famed for its celebrations. The six prefectures of Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate and Yamagata put on a variety of matsuri that feature paper lanterns, parades and firework displays. If you want to coincide your trip with these summer festivals, they can easily be visited with a JR Pass. Read MoreHow to Experience Seven of Tohoku's Festivals in One WeekSummer is a time of celebration in Japan, with matsuri (festivals) taking place across the country. … Aomori Nebuta Festival (青森ねぶた祭), Aomori Aomori Nebuta Festival Featuring magnificent floats, the Aomori Nebuta Festival attracts the most tourists of any of Japan’s nebuta festivals. Its origins are believed to date to the 9th century when General Sakanoue-no-Tamuramaro’s army created fearsome creatures to scare their enemy away. Floats based on famous historical and mythological Japanese characters are carried through the streets by costumed dancers known as haneto and taiko drummers who invite onlookers to join the parade. Event dates: August 2-7 2019URL:https://www.nebuta.or.jp/Read MoreThe Aomori Nebuta MatsuriOne of the most impressive festivals in Japan takes place in the northern city of Aomori … Hirosaki Neputa Festival (弘前ねぷた祭), Aomori Hirosaki Neputa Festival Situated in the old castle town of Hirosaki, this festival features fan-shaped floats that depict fantastical images of warriors being paraded through the streets. They’re accompanied by traditional flutes and taiko drummers, with the festival having been designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. A highlight of the festival is the odaikos (very large traditional drums) whose sound is so profound that you can feel the vibrations through your entire body. Event dates: August 1-7 2019URL:https://www.hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/web/edit.html?id=cat02_summer_neputaRead MoreThe Hirosaki Neputa FestivalThe Hirosaki Neputa Festival is another eye-catching summer festival in northern Japan … Sansa Odori Festival (さんさ踊り), Morioka With more than 10,000 taiko drummers and dancers parading through the streets, the Sansa Odori Festival has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest taiko drum festival in the world. It’s said to have originated when a wicked demon was punished by the god of Mitsuishi Shrine, with the locals rejoicing in response. Aside from the main parade, you can also see traditional dance performances at venues across the city. Event dates: August 1-4 2019URL:http://www.sansaodori.jp/Read MoreThe Morioka Sansa FestivalIf you are into dancing and drumming, you’d better add the Morioka Sansa Festival to your itinerary … ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Japan
- 6. July. 2019
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Akita Kanto Festival (秋田竿燈まつり), Akita
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- Designated as one of the three great festivals of the Tohoku Region, this festival takes place on Chuo Dori, with drums, flutes and people chanting as kanto poles measuring 12 meters in length and carrying up to 46 illuminated paper lanterns are precariously balanced by skilled performers. A highlight of the festival is the night parades, with the opportunity to talk to the performers and try your hand at hoisting up a kanto.Event dates: August 3-6 2019URL:http://www.kantou.gr.jp/index.htmRead MoreThe Akita Kanto MatsuriThe Akita Kanto Matsuri, held over four days in early August every year, …
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- Akita
- 6. July. 2019
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Omagari Fireworks Festival (大曲の花火), Akita
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- Marking the end of the summer is the Omagari Fireworks Festival, which has illuminated the skies of Tohoku for more than a century. Aside from being an incredible show to watch, it’s also a competition between some of Japan’s most exceptional pyrotechnicians as they showcase their unique skills. It’s the first fireworks festival in Japan to shine the light on these often anonymous masters, with a different theme presented each year.
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- Akita
- 6. July. 2019
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How to Experience Seven of Tohoku's Festivals in One Week
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- Summer is a time of celebration in Japan, with matsuri (festivals) taking place across the country. But the Tohoku region in the northern part of Honshu is particularly famed for its festivals, most of which take place during the first week of August. The six prefectures of Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate and Yamagata are the center of all the action and within an easy commute of one another. So if you’re after one long party, it’s possible to experience as many as seven festivals in a single week!We’ve created a logical plan of how to access seven famous Tohoku festivals in just seven days, which can easily be achieved with the help of your Japan Rail Pass ( http://www.japanrailpass.net/en/index.html). In addition, we’ll also share with you what makes each so special, so you know what to expect and can be prepared! Fukushima Waraji Matsuri Fukushima Waraji Matsuri Event dates: August 2-4 2019Visit date: August 2 2019 Fukushima Waraji Matsuri Begin your week of festivities in Fukushima to experience the weird and wonderful Waraji Matsuri, which celebrates traditional waraji straw sandals. It’s been taking place since the 1970s, with waraji considered a symbol of safe travels. A highlight of the matsuri is watching a 12-meter-long waraji being paraded down the street en route to the Haguro Shrine on Mount Shinobu. This is followed by a night of dancing, including the traditional Waraji Dance and modern hip-hop routines which are performed by competing teams! Morioka Sansa Odori Festival Morioka Sansa Odori Festival Event dates: August 1-4 2019Visit date: August 3 2019 Morioka Sansa Odori Festival If you want to tick a Guinness Book of World Records-holding festival off your list, then make a bee-line to Morioka to experience its Sansa Odori Festival. It’s the largest taiko drum festival in the world, with more than 10,000 taiko drummers and dancers parading through the streets. It’s believed to have originated when a wicked demon was punished by the god of Mitsuishi Shrine, with the locals responding by rejoicing in the streets. Morioka Sansa Odori Festival Aomori Nebuta Festival Aomori Nebuta Festival Event dates: August 2-7 Every yearVisit date: August 4 2019 Aomori Nebuta Festival From Morioka, make the short train ride to Aomori to experience what is one of the largest festivals in the Tohoku region (it attracts more than three million visitors every year). Magnificent floats made from washi paper and illuminated by light bulbs are pulled through the streets, accompanied by dancers and drummers. It’s been held in the city for around 300 years and is an undeniably spectacular sight. Many of the floats depict characters from Japanese mythology and they can weigh as much as four tons! Aomori Nebuta Festival Hirosaki Neputa Festival Hirosaki Neputa Festival Event dates: August 1-7 Every yearVisit date: August 5 2019 Hirosaki Neputa Festival After experiencing the light and color of the Aomori Nebuta Festival, head to its sister festival in Hirosaki, an old castle town that ignites during the first week in August. Colorful floats depicting mythical characters are pulled through the streets, accompanied by the sound of beating drums, flute players and a huge number of dancers. Hirosaki Neputa Festival Akita Kanto Matsuri Akita Kanto Matsuri Event dates: August 3-6 2019Visit date: August 6 2019 Akita Kanto Matsuri From Hirosaki, continue to Akita to experience its famous pole lantern festival. Begin the day in Agora Plaza where teams gather to practice their pole-balancing skills or you can try balancing a pole yourself. You can also watch solo and group performances throughout the day in Area Nakaichi, beside the Akita Museum of Art, or gain an insight into the history of the festival at the Akita City Folklore and Performing Arts Heritage Center. Akita Kanto Matsuri Yamagata Hanagasa Festival Yamagata Hanagasa Festival Event dates: August 5-7 Every yearVisit date: August 7 2019 Yamagata Hanagasa Festival Yamagata is a sleepy town for much of the year but awakes each August with one of the largest festivals in the Tohoku region. It’s named after a traditional Japanese straw hat that’s decorated with artificial flowers, which are worn by thousands of dancers as they parade through the streets. A massive float of Zao Gongen leads the procession, accompanied by taiko drummers and the hypnotic spinning of hanagasa. Yamagata Hanagasa Festival Sendai Tanabata Festival Sendai Tanabata Festival Event dates: August 6-8 2019Visit date: August 8 2019 Sendai Tanabata Festival On your final day, head to the Sendai Tanabata Festival, which is one of the most famous of Japan’s Tanabata celebrations. This festival originated from the Chinese Qixi Festival and was introduced to Japan in the 8th century. It honors the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi on the 7th day of the 7th month and sees central Sendai decorated with thousands of colorful paper decorations. Sendai Tanabata Festival ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Japan
- 27. June. 2019
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Omagari Fireworks Festival
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- The Omagari fireworks are one of the Tohoku region’s biggest firework displays, and for this reason the crowds can get quite massive. The fireworks bring in a whopping estimate of 760,000 spectators annually – an astonishingly large number when you take into account the fact that the total population of Akita is just under 1.1 million people. These aren’t just your ordinary run of the mill fireworks, oh no, the Omagari fireworks are a matter of pride for many as fireworks teams from across Japan trek to Omagari to showcase their prowess and stake a claim at being the best in the nationwide fireworks competition. Omagari Fireworks Festival Omagari Fireworks Festival This year’s event saw approximately 18,000 shells of fireworks explode into the night sky. The vast majority of the crowd arrive early every year in the hopes of staking a prime fireworks viewing spot by the Omagari Omono Riverbank, with some going so far as to go for the steeply priced reserved seating to avoid the large crowds and the stress of fighting for a spot. We suggest getting there early and making a day of it by having a nice relaxing picnic by the riverside. Omagari Fireworks Festival ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Akita
- 18. June. 2019
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Kakunodate (Akita)
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- During the Edo Period, numerous weeping cherry trees were transplanted from Kyoto to Kakunodate and today it’s one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in the Tohoku region. Kakunodate’s Cherry Blossom Festival takes place around the Golden Week holidays and sees more than a million people flock to the historic samurai district and the Hinokinai River where they picnic beneath the blossoms. It all takes place a 20-minute walk from Kakunodate StationBest time to visit: late April - early MayAnnual turnout: approximately 1.3 million people
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- Akita
- 27. February. 2019
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Akita City’s Craft Beer Festival
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- Undoubtedly, some of the best sake in Japan comes from Akita Prefecture; this is one of the top reasons why travelers make the trip to this corner of the Tohoku region. But when you dig deeper into the area’s traditions you realize that sake is not the only beverage popular in the prefecture. There’s a strong craft beer culture, especially in its capital, Akita City. As proof, visitors from near and far can enjoy a good tasting of high quality brews at the Craft Beer Festival in Akita City. Akita City’s Craft Beer Festival For the last 8 years, the festival which is held on a weekend in late August gathers some of best craft beer brewers not only from Akita but also from around Japan. Held at the roofed “shotengai” (shopping street) just outside Akita JR Station’s west exit and at the the Agora Square, the “Beer Fes” as it is also known is accessible for free. Akita City’s Craft Beer Festival The idea of course is to taste the different styles of brews on hand, but if you happen to be the designated driver or simply not up for a pint early in the day you can also enjoy the lively atmosphere along with bbq food such as mitanemaki, a skewered oversized mushroom served by the staff of Koyume Izakaya. If you walk around the festival you are also sure to bump into a grilled seafood stand and of course, the good old german sausage which pair perfectly with the unique craft beers on sale. Akita City’s Craft Beer Festival ©NAVITIME JAPAN. Travel Info Check out our travel tips to make your trip better!
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- Akita
- 12. October. 2017
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Famed for its sake and samurai, Akita prefecture offers quintessential Japanese culture in a non-touristy setting. Alongside the celebrated rice paddies and historical sites of the region lies dramatic natural scenery in the form of the rugged coastline of the Oga Peninsula and the Dakigaeri Gorge, best visited in autumn, when the leaves begin to change color.
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