On July 15, 2026, the Gion Festival marked *Yoiyoiyama*—the second of the three nights leading up to the main procession—as part of the *Sakimatsuri* (Early Festival) events. As dusk fell in central Kyoto, the *yamahoko* floats, illuminated by the soft glow of *komagata* lanterns, created a magical spectacle that delighted the throngs of visitors.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
