Geta-Ichi Market
July 31, 2017 6:13 pmA large lacquerware-producing region, Kuroe hosts an annual geta (Japanese traditional wooden shoes) market. With a geta-making demonstration and the […]
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Beef Contest
July 31, 2017 6:10 pmThis charity meat-dish contest is a golden chance to savor the succulent wagyu beef! Called “beef fighters,” 25 popular restaurants […]
Samegai Jizo Buddhist God Festival
July 31, 2017 6:07 pmA historic festival that has been passed down through the centuries, handmade dioramas will be set up in various places […]
Tethered Balloon Rides
July 31, 2017 6:05 pmEnjoy a bird’s–eye view of the largest lake in Japan! The tethered hot air balloon flights will hover between 20m […]
Basara Dance Festival
July 31, 2017 6:02 pmBasara, meaning to be eccentric and gaudy, was in vogue in the early samurai period of Japan. That spirit is […]
Ancient Capital Heijokyo Festival
July 31, 2017 5:58 pmThis three-day evening event celebrates Nara as the old capital of Heijokyo with spectacular illuminations decorating the ancient palace site. […]
Jizo-E – Guardian Deity of Children’s Day
July 31, 2017 5:51 pmThousands of flickering flames will illuminate stone Buddhist images at the temple Gango-ji during this annual ceremony held to pray […]
23rd The National Goldfish Scooping Championship
July 31, 2017 5:49 pmYamatokoriyama city plays host to the 23rd national goldfish scooping competition, where thousands of entrants play in this hotly contested […]
Chugen Mantoro – Lantern Service
July 31, 2017 5:47 pmThis lantern service ritual has a more than 800-year history. The event involves the lighting of Kasuga Taisha’s 3,000 stone […]
Kobe Bon Dance
July 31, 2017 5:45 pmA traditional summer attraction, bon dance will take place at Meriken Park. Enjoy the international food stalls and the stunning […]