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Akita Kantō 竿燈

Japanese festival celebrated from 3–7 August in Akita, Japan.

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Akita Kantō — 竿燈
Photo: 掬茶 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
LocationAkita (秋田市 秋田県)
WhenAugust (Summer — exact dates change every year)
Coordinates39.71847, 140.11319 · Open in Google Maps
TypeJapanese festival (matsuri)
Official websitehttp://www.kantou.gr.jp/index.htm

Planning to go? The Akita Kantō is held in August, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the official website for this year's schedule before you travel.

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