Gion Matsuri Summer Festival in Kyoto, Japan getting ready for parade of floats on July 17th 2013

"The Gion Matsuri, which started July 1, will reach its peak at Yoiyama on July 14 to 16 and Yamaboko Junko, the parade of floats, on July 17."

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Gion Festival lanterns ready to light up Kyoto's night sky

By TAKUMI OKADA

Asahi Shimbun

July 3rd 2013

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