The Aoi Matsuri, marking the start of Kyoto's three major festivals, was held on May 15, 2026, amidst the vibrant greenery of Kyoto. Led by the Konoe-zukaidai (a representative of the Imperial Guard) and the Saio-dai (a representative of the Imperial Princess), approximately 500 people in elegant Heian-period attire paraded through the city's main streets, their adorned with Futaba-aoi (a type of wild ginger) flowers swaying in the breeze.
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