祭り

祭り

Festival.

The word 祭り (festival) is used here in its general sense to refer to traditional local events or public gatherings held for celebration.

日本の夏にはたくさんの祭りがあります。

In the summer of Japan, there are many festivals.

Here, 祭り is used to describe a themed event or convention, showcasing a more modern or cultural type of gathering.

アニメ祭りに行くのが大好きです。

I love going to anime festivals.

祭り in this sentence refers specifically to a traditional festival often associated with rituals and ceremonies at Shinto shrines.

神社の祭りでおみこしを担ぐ体験は特別です。

Experiencing carrying the portable shrine at the shrine's festival is special.