vol.114:Gion Matsuri Festival

Gion Matsuri Festival is one of the most prominent festivals in Japan and the symbol of July in Kyoto. The excitement increases as it gets close to Yoiyama day. Then it explodes on Yamahoko-Junko day, on which many Yamahoko floats turn the city into a mobile historical museum. This year, the festival was canceled to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus. Therefore Kyoto newspaper company featuresGion matsuri festivaland the user enjoys viewing a virtual map on their website.

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