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Otsu Festival

August 21, 2018 2:35 pm Published by

Thirteen magnificent hikiyama floats host performances of karakuri ningyo – Japanese mechanical puppets. Often described as ‘moving museums,’ the richly […]

Hachimanbori Lantern Festival

August 21, 2018 2:31 pm Published by

The historic town of Hachimanbori is famous for its beautiful canals, which will be illuminated with thousands of lanterns during […]

Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

August 21, 2018 12:54 pm Published by

Chinatown Kobe comes to life for the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival. Come and join in […]

Nishinomiya Festival

August 21, 2018 12:49 pm Published by

A three-day celebration with a variety of rituals, ceremonies, and live performances, this event started in 2000 to honor the […]

Tengu Goblin Fest

August 21, 2018 12:43 pm Published by

Every year when the fall leaves turn, the magical Japanese creature called the tengu comes down from Mt. Atago to […]

Shinsenen Kyogen

August 21, 2018 12:40 pm Published by

In this classic Japanese performance art, masked actors entertain the audience with their animated gestures. Wearing colorful costumes and accompanied […]

Kurama Fire Festival

August 21, 2018 12:37 pm Published by

In this ancient ceremony, which first began as a ritual to greet the arrival of the deity of Yuki-jinja, families […]