Local resident reveals the secret spots you won’t want to miss during this breathtaking festival.
Nagasaki Lantern Festival
Filled with marvelous displays and breathtaking performances, this is one festival you won’t want to miss.
The Nagasaki Lantern Festival gives the city an amazing ethereal atmosphere for just a few nights every February.
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