Festival season in Japan

From bonfire celebrations to dance displays, summer in Japan sees the staging of some unusual festivals.

The Wajima Taisai festival is famous for its lanterns. Photo / Japan National Tourism Organisation

Image 1 of 4: The Wajima Taisai festival is famous for its lanterns. Photo / Japan National Tourism Organisation

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