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The Tenjin Matsuri Festival will draw approximately 1.3 million attendees to Osaka, Japan, on July 24–25; expect heavy congestion.

Advisories / By / July 18, 2026

Tenjin Matsuri, one of Japan’s “Three Great Festivals”, will be taking place in Osaka beginning on July 24 and culminating on July 25. The celebration is expected to bring over a million attendees over its two days. The festival peaks on its second evening, centering around a multi-thousand person land and boat precession and ultimately a fireworks display. This event will bring road closures, extreme pedestrian congestion, spikes in public transport demand, and potential crush risks. 

Saba Saba Day will be commemorated in Kenya on July 7, historically bringing large-scale demonstrations and unrest to urban centers.

Advisories / By / July 8, 2026

Saba Saba (“Seven Seven”) Day will be observed in Kenya on July 7, historically coinciding with major anti-government protests. The day commemorates Kenya’s 1990 pro-democracy protests and has been a flashpoint for violent clashes with authorities in recent years, with dozens of casualties reported in 2025. Anticipate roadblocks, traffic disruption, business closures, and possible violent unrest. 

NATO Summit taking place in Ankara, Türkiye from July 7-8, to bring heightened security, travel delays, and major street closures.

Advisories / By / June 21, 2026

The 36th annual NATO Summit will be taking place in Ankara, Türkiye from July 7-8. All 32 member heads of state are expected to attend, as well as those from allied nations such as Ukraine and NATO’s Indo-Pacific partners. Ankara will be highly securitized, including a hard perimeter around the event, increased police presence, checkpoints, and increased cyber probing. Additionally, planned infrastructure upgrades and street closures will likely cause major transit disruptions.

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