On July 23, 2026, the Gion Festival’s *Ato-matsuri* (Latter Festival) reached the *Yoiyama* stage—the eve of the Yamaboko float procession. In central Kyoto, people strolled through the *Yamaboko-machi* (float districts), guided by the soft glow of *komagata* lanterns, creating an atmospheric scene.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
