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Make the most of your visit to the extraordinarily rich and vast World Heritage Event, known in Japanese as “Gion Matsuri”. Whether used as a guidebook or as a window into the wisdom and beauty of traditional Japanese culture, The Gion Festival: Exploring Its Mysteries is an enriching read that allows for a deep dive into the multi-faceted aspects of Japan’s most famous annual festival.
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