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Hina Nagashi – Farewell to Hina Dolls

February 22, 2019 3:06 pm Published by KansaiFinder

Awashima-jinja is well-known for the hina nagashi (doll floating) ritual that takes place annually on March 3rd – Girls’ Day. […]

January 25, 2019 4:14 pm Published by KansaiFinder

This is an extreme ritual to purify oneself by walking on burning coals. The coals are spread out into a […]

January 25, 2019 4:12 pm Published by KansaiFinder

Celebrate setsubun at Taga-taisha where hundreds of performers throw beans from a high platform. Join the crowds scrambling to catch […]

January 25, 2019 4:09 pm Published by KansaiFinder

This unique religious event hosts a fierce sand fight occurs between visitors and shrine workers dressed as a peasant and […]

January 25, 2019 4:08 pm Published by KansaiFinder

Nara will be illuminated in a beautiful blue hue as part of its annual winter tradition. The lights laid out […]

January 25, 2019 4:06 pm Published by KansaiFinder

For some wild entertainment, check out shikayose – an event where hundreds of wild deer rush out to be fed […]

January 25, 2019 4:04 pm Published by KansaiFinder

Traditional sake brewer Kiku-Masamune will open its sake cellar to the public. Sample seasonal sake and other signature rice wines, […]

January 25, 2019 4:02 pm Published by KansaiFinder

Feb 3, 5, 9–11 Spectacular dragon and lion dances take over the center of Kobe as Nankin Machi celebrates Chinese […]

January 25, 2019 4:01 pm Published by KansaiFinder

Feb 3, 5, 9–11 Spectacular dragon and lion dances take over the center of Kobe as Nankin Machi celebrates Chinese […]

January 25, 2019 3:59 pm Published by KansaiFinder

Feb 3, 5, 9–11 Spectacular dragon and lion dances take over the center of Kobe as Nankin Machi celebrates Chinese […]