Aug 20, 2010
Azabu Juban Festival in Tokyo
Summer is coming to an end, and with the passing of the season so goes the festival season. It is not too late to get in a last few weekends of fun though. This weekend, the Azabu Juban Festival will once again delight crowds from all over with the sights and sounds of a summer festival. Dancing, food, and even a concert featuring jazz and Hawaiian music will round out the evening, and of course there will be plenty of beer and chuhai to help keep cool. Alternatively, you could also go for the shaved ice, but I wouldn’t!
When : August 21–23, 3:30–8:30pm
Access : Azabu Juban
Japanese only link
Translated link
Aug 05, 2010
The Nagara River National Fireworks Festival in Gifu
This event is located on the banks of the Nagara River in Gifu, in between the Nagara and Kinka bridges. The event begins around 4:30 p.m, but if you want a decent spot you should show up much earlier. Like I said, this is a big festival so you will find a spot no matter when you come somewhere.
Special buses run from JR Gifu Station and Meitetsu Gifu Station, but the lines are long, and I usually just walk. It takes about 30 minutes, but you can follow the crowds and not get lost at all. The buses you are looking for should be pretty obvious; just look for the long line of older folks. The walk is good, and there are so many people that it is fun, so I recommend you do that! Have fun!
