On-Matsuri and the Sacred Art of Kasuga
November 14, 2018 10:57 amThe On Matsuri is a beloved annual festival held every December at Kasuga Wakamiya Shrine and surroundings in Nara. Renowned […]
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Portraits of the Toyotomi Clan and Its Vassals
November 14, 2018 10:50 amToyotomi Hideyoshi was once the most powerful person in Japan. In the 16th century, he and his men unified the […]
Christian Boltanski – Lifetime
November 14, 2018 10:37 amWhile composed from decades of artworks by Christian Boltanski, one of France’s preeminent artists, this exhibition functions as an installation […]
Food Festival Wakayama 2018
October 31, 2018 6:20 pmOne of the most popular events in Wakayama celebrates delicious local cuisine. A perfect family day out with a food […]
Scarlet Maple Leaves Festival
October 31, 2018 6:18 pmAncient court people compose poems near a waterfall surrounded by the colors of autumn. The poems penned on paper are […]
Kishu Lacquerware Fair
October 31, 2018 6:07 pmKainan city is one of the top production areas of lacquerware in Japan. Pop-up stores by local wholesalers and manufacturers […]
Autumn Leaves at Metasequoia Namiki Avenue
October 31, 2018 6:02 pmThe 2.4-kilometer road from Makino Pick Land to Makino Kogen (Highland) is lined with around 500 Metasequoia trees. From late […]
Heijokyo Tenpyo Sai – Ancient Capital Heijokyo Festival
October 31, 2018 5:56 pmTaking place at the ancient capital of Nara, visitors can enjoy Nara’s finest food and sake accompanied by floral decorations […]
Autumn Kemari Ball Game
October 31, 2018 5:54 pmWearing bright kimono, performers gracefully kick and pass the ball in a demonstration of this classical ball game held at […]
Zuiho-ji Park Outdoor Tea Ceremony
October 31, 2018 5:48 pmNov 4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 Located southeast of the Arima hot springs, Zuiho-ji Park was built on the ruins of […]