The festival is held every July as a summer tradition on the Japanese holiday &quot;Marine Day&quot;.&nbsp;

 Japanese holiday "Marine Day"

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Japanese holiday "Marine Day"

People stand amongst candles lit inside paper lanterns while looking out at Rainbow Bridge (in background) in Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo on July 17, 2017, as part of a lantern festival.

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