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Shikoda Dragon Dance Ritual 2026 Sunday - Aug 16th Many towns in the region hold some variety of shishimai, or lion dance,
Culture Chiba Prefecture Festivals and Elaborate Dashi Floats Elizabeth S Narita Gion Festival begins with an assembly of dashi parade floats arranged
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Culture Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Feb 6th - Feb 23rd of the shows have their roots in traditional Chinese culture, such as lion