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 3rd or 4th
Setsubun or Bean-Throwing Festival is observed at leading temples across
the country.
3rd
Mantoro, Lantern Festival of Kasuga Shrine, Nara. This is known for the
fantastic scene created by 3,000-lighted lanterns.
Early February for 7 days
Snow Festival in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Huge, elaborate snow and ice sculptures
are erected on the Odori-Koen Promenade.
3rd Saturday
Eyo or Hadaka Matsuri (naked festival) at Saidaiji Temple, Saidaiji,
Okayama. A multitude of partially clad young male devotees elbow and shoulder
one another for a pair of sacred wands thrown to them in the darkness in and
around the temple.
15th - 16th
Kamakura in Yokote, Akita Pref., is a unique snow country event. Snow
houses, enshrining the God of Water, are erected, and children enjoy indoor
parties in these snow houses.
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