Traditional Matsuri in Gunma

A snake-shaped portable shrine winds through Oigami Onsen, recalling its local founding legend.

Daruma dolls and lucky charms draw visitors to Maebashi's New Year market.

Participants splash hot-spring water in a winter celebration of Kawarayu's onsen.

Portable shrines and floats bring summer celebrations to the former castle town of Numata.

Dancers with faces painted on their bellies bring a playful procession to Shibukawa.

Daruma-themed portable shrines and floats fill central Takasaki during its summer festival.

Danbee dancing, mikoshi and Gion floats bring an autumn celebration to central Maebashi.