Fujiko Yamamoto

Bonbori Festival

The Bonbori Festival takes place every year in early August at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura. Countless bonbori lanterns are lit up within the shrine grounds during the festival.The photo above is of an actress named Fujiko Yamamoto's lantern. The Bonbori Festival, held on August 9, is also known as the Sanetomo Festival.