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Surviving the Uchiwa Festival, Japan’s hottest ‘matsuri’

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# Uchiwa Festival in Kumagaya

The Uchiwa Festival, known as Japan's hottest matsuri, takes place in Kumagaya, where temperatures regularly exceed 40 degrees Celsius during the event. The festival is characterized as a raucous celebration, drawing participants and visitors despite the extreme heat conditions that define the experience.

The combination of intense heat and large crowds makes attending the festival a significant physical challenge for those who participate in this traditional Japanese festival.

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