The 33 Japanese events were classified as "Yama (mountain), Hoko (spear), Yatai (traditional portable shop).
Yatai
These events are for the good of the local community. The characteristic point of this events are "Dashi (see below picture). As you see, this is so complicated that people need to use one year to make it. Because of that, "Dashi" have amounts of dignities.
"Dashi"
The registered 33 events are spread around Japan. The places you can check from this site's map. One of the most nearest from Tokyo is "Kawagoe Hikawa Matsuri". This event usually take place on third Sunday on October and the previous day. If you have a plan to visit Tokyo around that period, it is one good idea to see the event. You can feel the traditional Japanese culture so much in there.
