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Giant illuminated lantern Nebuta lantern float in Nebuta Warasse, Aomori, Japan
Tokyo, Japan-August 25, 2024:\nKoenji Awa Dance Festival in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, which takes place annually on the last weekend of August, is one of the most popular festivals outside Tokushima City. Over 100 groups of dancers participate in the festival, which proceed dancing on the main streets around JR Koenji Station in the evening.\nAwa Dance Festival, which originated, and takes place during August 12-15, in Tokushima City of Shikoku Island, is now widely practiced in many parts of Japan. By moving arms and legs freely, men express braveness and humor and women express elegance and amorousness.\nAwa Dance Festival is one of the three most famous Bon Dance Festivals in Japan and has a history of over 400 years.
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of Japan. From August 2 to 7 every year, about 20 huge doll-shaped floats made of paper and framed with wire are paraded through Aomori city.
AOMORI, JAPAN - AUGUST 5: A lighted float is carried during a parade at the Aomori Nebuta Festival on August 5, 2022 in Aomori, Japan. Aomori Nebuta Festival is a summer festival held from August 2 to 7 in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. It is considered one of the three major festivals in Tohoku. It was the first time in three years that the festival was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Close up of large paper float at Nebuta festival, Aomori, Japan
Tokyo, Japan - October 31, 2010: Prayer lanterns at Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa Tokyo
August 2nd 2924, Morioka, Iwate. Hundreds of dancers make their way along the street for spectators during the summer \
Aomori, Japan - Jul 22 2015: Aomori Nebuta Matsuri colorful paper lantern float with blue and red Shinto figures.\nThe Aomori Nebuta Matsuri (青森ねぶた祭り, \
Tokushima, Japan - August 14 2024 : Tokushima Awa Odori Festival 2024 Soodori. All of performers wear traditional costumes, dance and sing as they parade through the outdoor stage at night.
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan - February 16, 2025: A close-up, nighttime shot of a large, illuminated white tiger lantern display in Ishikawacho, Yokohama, Japan. The tiger is depicted in a stylized, almost cartoonish manner, with black stripes on a white background, and glowing from within. The background shows a portion of a traditional Chinese-style gate and other illuminated lanterns, suggesting a festival or celebration. The setting is Chinatown in Yokohama.
Aomori Japan - September 01 2017: A spectacular warrior lantern float used for \
Tokyo Japan-August 24, 2024:\nHarajuku-Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi was held in Harajuku and Yoyogi Park area, Tokyo, on the last weekend of August this year. Men and women, young and old, performed very vibrant dancing in Super Yosakoi Parade..\nYosakoi is one of the most popular dance festivals in Japan, which originated in Kochi City, Shikoku Island, in 1954, and takes place for four days, including the eve of festival, from August 9 to 12 each year. Ever since, Yosakoi has become popular throughout Japan and Yosakoi festivals are now held all over, including Tokyo, throughout the year.
AOMORI, JAPAN - APRIL 22 2018: Lantern floats for Nebuta Festival parade through the city of Aomori in summer, The festival held from August 2-7, annually.
AKITA, JAPAN - AUGUST 6: People watch the Kanto lanterns being carried during the Akita Kanto Festival on August 6, 2022 in Akita, Japan. Akita Kanto Festival is a summer festival held from August 3 to 6 in Akita City, Akita Prefecture. It is considered one of the three major festivals in Tohoku. It was the first time after three years that the festival was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of Japan. From August 2 to 7 every year, about 20 huge doll-shaped floats made of paper and framed with wire are paraded through Aomori city.
August 2nd 2924, Morioka, Iwate. Hundreds of dancers make their way along the street for spectators during the summer \
Aomori, Japan - 2 August 2017 Huge Nebuta floating is floating around Aomori city. Those floatings are all handmade of Aomori local people. In the evening those turn into lantern. Nebuta festival is held for an week each year. This photo is taken in one of that day in 2017.
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan - Feb 7, 2025: 關羽將軍 A large, colorful lantern depicting Guan Yu (關羽・關雲長), a revered general from Chinese history, stands prominently at the entrance of Kanagawa University (神奈川学院大学). The lantern is intricately decorated and illuminated, adding a festive touch to the university grounds.
Traunkirchen, Austria - 01 05 2024 - The Glöcklerlauf in Traunkirchen, Kick-off to the European Capital of Culture year in the Salzkammergut - The Glöcklerlauf is an old custom around Lake Traunsee; men and women wear magnificent caps and bells to drive away the winter
Tokyo, Japan-August 27, 2022:\nHarajuku-Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi was held in Harajuku and Yoyogi Park area, Tokyo, on the last weekend of August this year, after 2 years' absence due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Men and women, young and old, performed very vibrant dancing in Super Yosakoi Parade..\nYosakoi is one of the most popular dance festivals in Japan, which originated in Kochi City, Shikoku Island, in 1954, and takes place for four days, including the eve of festival, from August 9 to 12 each year. Ever since, Yosakoi has become popular throughout Japan and Yosakoi festivals are now held all over throughout the year.
Akita, Japan - August 5, 2024: A traditional dancer carries a towering kanto, a bamboo pole adorned with hundreds of paper lanterns, during the Akita Kanto Festival.
Aomori, Japan - August 3rd, 2004: Paper monsters at the August Nebuta Matsuri (Festival) in Aomori in Northern Japan.
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset of Japan. From August 2 to 7 every year, about 20 huge doll-shaped floats made of paper and framed with wire are paraded through Aomori city.
06 August 2022 Akita city, Akita, Japan. After no festivals for three years the Akita Kanto matsuri. One of Japan's biggest festivals was back in full swing.
Tobata Gion Oyamakasa, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, was held on July 23rd in Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and people run carrying Yamakasa in front of the main venue.
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan - January 30, 2025: A close-up, eye-level shot of an illuminated lantern display featuring a large, colorful Chinese opera mask, likely a 京劇臉譜 (jingju lianpu), at Isezaki Mall in Yokohama, Japan, during the Spring Festival (春節). The mask is intricately designed with various colors and patterns. The background includes other decorations and signage, including a sign with Japanese characters and the English words  visible. The image captures the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year celebration.
Nebuta festival is Japanese festival.\nit is a traditional event.\n(Japan - Aomori - Nebuta)
Tokyo, Japan-August 27, 2023:\nKoenji Awa Dance Festival in Suginami Ward, Tokyo, which takes place annually on the last weekend of August, is one of the most popular festivals outside Tokushima City. Over 100 groups of dancers participate in the festival, which proceed dancing on the main streets around JR Koenji Station in the evening.\nAwa Dance Festival, which originated, and takes place during August 12-15, in Tokushima City of Shikoku Island, is now widely practiced in many parts of Japan. By moving arms and legs freely, men express braveness and humor and women express elegance and amorousness.\nAwa Dance Festival is one of the three most famous Bon Dance Festivals in Japan and has a history of over 400 years.
Tokyo, Japan - January 19, 2013: Lantern float for Nebuta Festival shows in Japanese Rural Festivals at Tokyo Dome.
Lisbon, Portugal - June 12, 2019: Men dressed in traditional folklore costumes and carrying propos prepare to parade in Lisbon downtown during this city celebrations of the Popular Saints.
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