YOU MUST KNOW MOST EVENT SUMMER SEASON IN JAPAN

YOU MUST KNOW MOST EVENT SUMMER SEASON IN JAPAN

September in Japan is a lovely time, with several festivals celebrating the changing seasons. Here are a few notable ones:

Kanto Matsuri (Kanto Festival) – Held in Akita City, this festival features large bamboo poles with lanterns, which are balanced on the participants’ heads and shoulders. It usually takes place in early September.

Oni Matsuri (Demon Festival) – Celebrated in various locations, this festival often involves processions and traditional performances to ward off evil spirits. The timing can vary, but many celebrations happen in September.

Tama River Fireworks Festival – Taking place along the Tama River in Tokyo, this festival showcases beautiful fireworks displays, usually in early September.

Nagoya Matsuri – While it primarily occurs in mid-October, some events and preparations begin in September, highlighting the region’s rich history and culture.

Harvest Festivals – Many rural areas hold harvest festivals in September to celebrate the rice harvest, with local food, music, and dances.