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Ama Diving Festival
OtherFestival celebrating the traditional women pearl divers of Mie Prefecture.
KansaiJulyModerate crowd
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Japan hosts a wide variety of unique festivals that defy easy categorization. From quirky local traditions and modern art celebrations to sporting events and technology showcases, these festivals reflect the creativity and diversity of Japanese culture. Each offers a distinctive window into the communities and regions that host them.
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Comiket
OtherWorld's largest self-published comic book fair at Tokyo Big Sight.
KantoAugustExtremely crowded
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Sasara Shishi Mai
OtherTraditional lion dance performances across various shrines in Saitama.
KantoOctoberLow crowd
Free
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Sumo Grand Tournament
OtherOfficial sumo tournaments held six times a year in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
KantoJanuaryCrowded
