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Culture Koinobori Festa 1000 Late Apr - Early May On May 5th, cities and villages throughout hold koinobori (carp-streamers) festivals in celebration of Children’s Day, a day t..
Culture Edogawa Fireworks Festival Early Aug Edogawa Fireworks Festival - a summer night filled with lights and laughter.
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