No trip to Osaka in the summertime is complete without taking in the
legendary Tenjin Matsuri — ranked as one of the three great festivals of Japan (along with the Gion and the Kanda matsuris. This 1,ooo-year-old parade of boats, fireworks, song and dance also has food stalls, parades, displays and ceremonies happening across the city every year on July 24 and 25.
The events culminate in a riverboat procession followed by an amazing hanabi, or fireworks, display. The main fireworks display kicks off at around 7 p.m. but locals who are in the know usually head over earlier in the afternoon, not just to soak up the atmosphere, but more importantly to stake out a good spot overlooking the river from which to view the pyrotechnics.
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