Cultural festivals have existed in Japanese culture for a very long time. Some of the oldest festivals that are still celebrated today are mentioned as “old” in the earliest surviving historical writings. Many cultural festivals started as religious rites to pay respect to the Gods for good harvests or to avoid calamities and epidemics. They have evolved with time to fit the needs of the local people who carry on the tradition. The communal aspect is an important feature of many cultural festivals, as locals cherish and manifest their history and cultural heritage. The events are highly appreciated by people in Japan, many of whom want cultural festivals to continue to be part of Japan's culture.
Cultural festivals in Japan - statistics & facts
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- Most recognized cultural festival
- Aomori Nebuta Festival
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Most broadly known cultural festivals in Japan 2022
- Most visited cultural festival
- Sapporo Snow Festival
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Most commonly visited cultural festivals in Japan 2022
- Most prevalent public opinion regarding cultural festivals
- Want cultural festivals to continue being part of local culture
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Leading opinions on cultural festivals in Japan 2023
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