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Antique Doll Exhibition

March 6, 2019 6:12 pm Published by

A millennium-old Buddhist convent, Hokkeji temple will exhibit its antique treasures and figurines for Girls’ Day. Every year the walkway […]

Kitano Odori

March 6, 2019 6:03 pm Published by

Every year the geiko and maiko from the local geisha districts assemble to put together a performance composed of three […]

Amagoi Rain Festival

March 6, 2019 3:27 pm Published by

To pray for abundant rain and harvest, a rain ceremony and an offering are dedicated to Takaokaminokami, the god of […]

Sailing Hina Dolls

March 6, 2019 3:20 pm Published by

In a ritual to pray for the wellbeing of children, hand-crafted paper Hina dolls placed on grass boats are released […]

Sake Festival

March 6, 2019 3:19 pm Published by

Fushimi, a sake-brewing district, hosts an annual event celebrating delights of Japanese liquor. Visit 10 traditional sake breweries in the […]