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Brawl in Shibata - The Final Battle of Shibata Festival 2025 新発田まつり

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The streets of Shibata ignite with tradition and tension as I watch three neighborhood floats return home in a ritual known as Kaeri Daiwa (帰り台輪). This is the final act of the Shibata Festival.

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Lantern Float Procession at Suibara Festival 2025 - 水原まつり

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Join me as I observe the intensity and artistry of the Tōrō Raimu lantern procession, at Suibara festival in Agano city, Niigata, Japan. The teams perform one by one along the main street.


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