Wakakusa Yamayaki in Nara
A unique festival of fire with a tradition dating back hundreds of years.
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Togakushi Dondo-Yaki Fire Festival
This festival is a vibrant celebration that marks the end of the holiday season in Japan.
Miyoshi Bonden Festival
Miyoshi Bonden Festival is held annually at Mt. Taihei Miyoshi Shrine in Akita Prefecture.
People-Throwing and Ash-Smearing Festival
The Matsunoyama Onsen Snow Throwing Festival, held annually on January 15th, celebrates the "Little New Year."
Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival
The Dosojin Festival is an ancient event held annually in Nozawa Onsen on the first day of the New Year.
Shittenoji Doya Doya Festival
The Shittenoji Doya Doya Festival is famously known as Osaka's Naked Festival.
Oni Hashiri: Ogres and Flaming Torches
A 500-year-old fire festival held at the Nenbutsu Temple in Nara Prefecture.
Dontosai Festival
The Dontosai Festival, also known as the Matsutaki Festival has a history of 300 years.
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
This festival has been celebrated since 1136 and has been designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Akutai Matsuri Bad-Mouthing Festival
One of the most unusual festivals to be held in Japan, the Akusou Matsuri or bad-mouthing festival, is held at the foot of Mt. Atago, at Atago Shrine and Iizuna Shrine.