What kinds of festivals do you enjoy the most?

8/26/2014

JENNIFER 11:06PM JST
JAPAN. Summers in Japan are full of interesting events and festivals. Families go on vacation, students have some time off their studies and the weather can be pleasant for some. Temples and shrines tend to patron these amazing holy carnivals. Festivals, known in Japan as Matsuri, take place just about all year long, but the most popular ones are Hanabi. They are held in July and August.

What makes Hanabi such a fun festival?

First off, quality time with family during special traditional events makes it all worth the while and the heat. Many times, as the evening settles in, the weather gets cooler and the entertainment sparks into action.
Tons of amazing vendors occupy a long strip selling countless goodies. Some of them are listed below.

1. Satsumi Potatoes

Glazed sweet potatoes!

2. Tomorokoshi

Scrumptious grilled sweet corn!

Always a yummy treat!

3. Yakitori

Yaki means "fried."
Tori means "chicken meat."
Mouthwatering fried chicken on a stick!
a.k.a. chicken skewers

4. Yakidango

Dango means "dumpling."

Tasty fried dumplings!

5. Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki means "grilled as you like."

Appetizing pancake with delicious diverse ingredients!

6. Ikayaki

Ika, as you can see, is squid.
Flavorful squid!

It is usually dressed in a Japanese-style barbecue sauce!

7. Takoyaki

Tako means "octopus."

Finger-licking octopus covered in wheat-flour!

8. Kakigori

Refreshing shaved ice!

What better way is there to cool down than to have some shaved ice of your choice?

9. Banana-choco

Delicious banana-covered chocolate dessert!

10. Crêpes

The delectable Japanese crêpes are ever so amazing!

Aside from the treats pictured above, Japan offers many more snacks and refreshments that residents and visitors alike just love. Shrine and temple members go out onto the street and perform a number of traditional Japanese dances and skits. These cheer up the crowd and draw in many onlookers.

Shrine or Temple celebration

Members of the shrines or temples walk down the street singing or chanting.

Funabashi Hanabi (Fireworks)

What kinds of festivals do you enjoy? What are your favorite festival snacks?

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