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2018 event has been CANCELLED due to transportation problems further west caused by the July flooding disaster (Miyajima itself is open for business, but organizers were concerned that they could not guarantee adequate transportation for the huge crowds expected).
3000 fireworks, the scale of some of which really impress visitors, over the lake in Shobara's Ueno Park.
Kagura performances, a flea market and an impressive fireworks display over the water of Haji Dam. Fireworks 19:30-20:30
This spectacular fireworks display over Shinjiko Lake in Matsue in Shimane Prefercture, silhouettes Yonegashima island against a blaze of color,
Samurai era period costume parade through Hiroshima city center.
Lively kagura and Japanese taiko drum performances at Sakakiyama Shrine on the eve of the annual Kumano Fude Brush Festival.
Etajima's summer fireworks festival has shifted to an autumn festival! Fireworks 18:00-18:30 (2100 blasts)
Burn, baby, burn! New Year decorations and talismans go up in flames on huge bonfires across the region. Read more
Have the smell of 1000 fish heads wafted over you by shrine maidens wielding giant fan to ward off bad
One of Miyajima's specialities is oyster, and every year on the second weekend in February, some of the juiciest are
