But there's also a festive mood, with dancers clad in cotton kimonos, or yukata, or happi coats, circling a musicians' tower in graceful rhythm as the taiko drums boom out on a summer evening.

Ever wondered what those cool Japanese tube-sleeved coats are called and where you could try them on in the city? Well, we have answers. They are called happi coats and you can try them on at the ...