The Tatebayashi Festival is held every year in mid-July in the area around Honmachi Street, which runs through Tatebayashi City. With the participation of the entire local community, parades, folk dance processions, and children’s mikoshi (portable shrines) take place during the day. At night, adult mikoshi are paraded through the streets, creating an exciting and powerful spectacle. Every year, the Tatebayashi Festival is crowded with many people eager to enjoy the festivities. There are also food stalls and other vendors, so there are various ways to enjoy the festival, from the parade to gourmet treats. Because it’s the hot season, why not visit Tatebayashi, a city famous for its heat, and fully enjoy the festival?