We have a lot of summer festivals, which are called "Natsumatsuri" in Japanese. Each city or town usually havs its own Natsumatsuri. Some of them are very big and famous. Others are small, so you can meet your neighborhoods and enjoy talking with them.
The festivals usually start in the evening like 4pm or 5pm. There are many shops that sell lots of things like frankfurters, shaved ice, yakisoba, takoyaki, yakitori, apple candies,baby sponge cake, drinks, toys for kids and so on.
After dark, you can see beautiful fireworks. You will also see couples there too. Many girls wear Yukata, which is a kind of traditional dress.
I have enjoyed the festivals every year since I was a child. Now, I really miss the summer festivals! If you have a chance to visit Japan in this season, you should go to the Natsumatsuri!
I will show you some pictures here.
Yukata
Takoyaki
shaved ice
apple candies
many shops
Thank you!(^^)
I love how festive Japan is! I wish I can visit one of these festivals soon :)
ReplyDeleteIs it held in every city? The picture of takoyaki makes me hungry.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try takoyaki ^_^ it looks delicious..
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful yukata clothing the young women are wearing. Do you have a picture of yourself in yukata?
ReplyDeleteI ever visited Sakura festival in Japan Northeast in last May. Japan festival is like Taiwan night market. I remember I ever saw "ghost house game" in the festival. It's so special and fun. Maybe next time I should visit Japan for Summer festival, even if the tour fee should be expensive.
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