Yassai Hossai – Firewalking
December 12, 2018 12:56 pmCheck out this curious religious event where participants shout ‘Yassai Hossai!’ while walking on burning chopped wood. It is said […]
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Laughter Ritual
December 7, 2018 12:39 pmLaugh your head off for a good start to the New Year! Enjoy the company of Mr. Suzufuri who will […]
Sennin-Buro Hot Spring
December 7, 2018 12:34 pmA giant open-air public hot spring bath is open for free. Located on the riverbank, the large bath is a […]
Japanese Archery Festival
December 7, 2018 12:30 pmJapanese archery will be performed to celebrate the new year. Archers wearing classical kimono shoot arrows in the Ogasawara style […]
Kobe Luminarie
December 7, 2018 12:28 pmStroll through this Italian-style illumination in the heart of Kobe. The main spectacle is Nakamachi street where visitors can walk […]
Lantern Fair
December 7, 2018 12:23 pmEnjoy an exotic evening out in Kobe’s Chinatown where more than 400 colorful Chinese lanterns illuminate the streets. The opening […]
Kemari – Japanese Medieval Ball Game
December 7, 2018 12:13 pmAn elegant ball game that was popular among court people in the olden days will be played. Wearing traditional kimono, […]
New Year’s Eve at Yasaka Shrine
December 7, 2018 12:10 pmA traditional custom unique to Kyoto, locals receive sacred fire at Yasaka-jinja and bring it back home, spinning a piece […]
Flowers by Naked 2018
December 7, 2018 11:42 amArtistic light installations that fuse tradition and technology take over Nijo Castle. The historical architecture is covered with bright and […]
Radish Ceremony
December 7, 2018 11:39 amDaikondaki is an event that occurs every winter where temples distribute cooked Japanese radish or daikon to the visitors. Before […]