Kumagaya Fan Festival features stunning display of 12 large floats

The Kumagaya Fan Festival (Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri) happens at the end of July in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture. This three-day festival carries on the traditions of the Gion Festival from Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. It…

Kumagaya Fan Festival features stunning display of 12 large floats
The Kumagaya Fan Festival (Kumagaya Uchiwa Matsuri) happens at the end of July in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture. This three-day festival carries on the traditions of the Gion Festival from Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. It…