The Gion Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals, saw a float parade in the center of Kyoto City on July 24, 2025. The leading Hashibenkeiyama left Karasumaoike in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, as if urged by the movement of a fan, and the other 10 floats proceeded in an order determined by drawing lots.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
