Celebrate Summer in Japan Like a Local: Bon Odori Dances and Fireworks Festivals
Discover the magic of summer’s fabulous Bon Odori festivals and hanabi taikai fireworks festivals!
Helen Alma Langford
Originally from small-town Ontario, Canada, Helen now calls Kamakura home. She keeps busy with writing, editing, innkeeping, and caring for two small humans.
Discover the magic of summer’s fabulous Bon Odori festivals and hanabi taikai fireworks festivals!
Experience Japan's rich culture and history without the crowds of major tourist destinations in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture.
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