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Floats and portable shrines are carried down Hachioji's central Koshu Highway in this summer festival, held in the first weekend of August each year. When rival dashi floats pass, their bands attempt to throw each other off their groove in a musical face-off known as buttsuke – a distinctive Hachioji tradition. Also look out for taiko drummers, ice sculptures, dragon dancers and more in the course of the three-day fest.
Open August 2-4
Time Noon-9pm
Venue Koshu Highway, Hachioji
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