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The rainy season began in the Kinki region on Monday, June 9th, but this year it is forecast to end unusually early in June. Perhaps due to the effects of global warming, it seems that abnormal weather has been occurring in recent years.
Meanwhile, Dotonbori Shopping Street is regaining its vitality! On Sunday, June 1st, the street recorded 62,734 visitors, the highest number since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the daily average exceeded 50,000.
Now, the Dotonbori River Lantern Festival 2025 will be held again this year, lighting up Dotonbori in the summer. The lighting ceremony will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at 7 p.m., and this year we will be welcoming Sakura Yosozumi, the first gold medalist in the women's park skateboarding event at the Tokyo Olympics, as a special guest! Please come to the lighting ceremony and let's liven up the event together!
In addition, "Dotonbori Bon Odori 2025" will be held on Saturday, August 16th.
Come and enjoy Dotonbori in the summer to your heart's content!

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