Tenjin Festival (天神祭・Tenjin Matsuri)
Time: July 24-25
Location: Osaka

Originating in the 10th century, this festival is one of Japan's premier festivals, ranking alongside Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and Tokyo's Kanda Matsuri. The celebration commenced in the 10th century and currently occurs annually on July 24th and 25th. The primary festivities occur on July 25 and feature a terrestrial procession and a river procession, accompanied by a stunning display of fireworks.