In this picture taken on May 19, 2017, heron- hooded dancers parade during the Sanja Matsuri Festival in Tokyo. Over 1.5 million people flocked to Tokyo’s Asakusa district during the three-day annual festival, which heralds the coming of summer in the Japanese capital. — Photo: AFP
THE four seasons in Japan bring different experiences to visitors to the country.
After the vibrant spring months comes summer, the best time to witness the many colourful festivals in Japan.
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