All about Japanese Summer Festival: Matsuri!

In summer — especially in August — Japan comes alive with colorful festivals, or ‘Matsuri’. You might recognize the visual of fireworks, food stalls, or people wearing yukata, likely seen through popular media...but how much do you really know about the traditions behind these festivals? In this video, we dive deeper into the world of Japanese Matsuri - using examples of Anime and media to do so!

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【Citations】
・N-st:    • お祭りの神輿、かけ声は「ワッショイ」と「ソイヤ」どっちが主流？調べてみると【Nスタ解説】  
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・TOKYO MX:    • 東京・深川八幡祭り　勇壮な神輿連合渡御に大歓声  
・Nippon TV News24:    • 【神田祭】多くの神輿が都心を練り歩く  江戸三大祭りの一つ  
・Yomiuri shimbun online:    • 哀愁漂うおはやし響く、西馬音内盆踊り…秋田・羽後  
・TPV:    • 阿波踊り2016 総集編 Awaodori Festival in Tokushim...  
・MBS News:    • 【LIVE】天神祭奉納花火2025  花火3000発が大阪の夏の夜空を彩る！始まりか...  
・Otafuku Source:    • わたしの名はオオタフクコ～小さな幸せを、地球の幸せに。～（その１～３）R  
・National Diet Library Digital Collection: https://www.ndl.go.jp/en/

【Chapters】
00:00 – Introduction
00:52 – 01: Types of Matsuri
01:00 – The Word "Matsuri" and Its Origins
01:43 – Shinto-Based Festivals: The Importance of Mikoshi
02:53 – Gion Matsuri in Kyoto
03:43 – Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo
04:17 – Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka
04:53 – Buddhist-Based Festivals: The Significance of Bon Odori & Omen Masks
06:06 – Awa Odori in Tokushima
06:42 – Nishimonai no Bon Odori in Akita
07:18 – Gujo Odori in Gifu
08:20 – 02: The Sounds of Matsuri: Taiko Drums, Shinobue, Shamisen & Surigane
09:15 – Festival Attire: Happi Coats, Hachimaki, Yukata, Jinbei & Footwear
10:53 – 03: Festival Activities & Food
11:16 – Classic Festival Games: Kingyo Sukui, Yo-Yo Tsuri, and More
13:24 – Savory Festival Foods: Takoyaki, Yakisoba, Okonomiyaki & More
15:32 – Sweet Treats & Unexpected International Connections
16:55 – Tips for Enjoying Matsuri
17:36 – The Many Forms of Matsuri: From Tradition to Modern
18:43 – Closing: Hope You’ll Experience Matsuri!