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Culture 5 Museums to Substitute for Canceled Events Kim Bergström Various iconic festivals and events have been canceled in 2020 as a result of COVID-19.
Culture Onbashira Matsuri in Suwa, Nagano 2028 Early Apr - Mid May Like other festivals in Japan, Onbashira Matsuri in Suwa, Nagano is filled... Though unlike the others, this is a dangerous festival where it’s easy
Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2026 Sep 1st - Sep 3rd The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated around 300 years ago as a ritual
Culture Hamaori-sai 2026 Late Jul many outside of the city know one of the area's more traditional festivals... The Hamaori-sai festival dates back to the Tenpo era and is said to have
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Culture Traditional Puppet Theater Sherilyn Siy At the shin-soba festival, they perform a traditional puppet show with dolls in beautiful traditional garb and staged on detailed settings and backdrops