Waka Festival – Commemoration of Shogun Ieyasu
May 7, 2019 12:01 pmThe Waka Festival takes place annually on the second Sunday of May to commemorate the death of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the […]
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Chujo-Hime Eshiki Mask Parade
May 7, 2019 12:00 pmThis Buddhist event commemorates a heroine of a tragedy, Princess Chujo. Children wearing Buddhist god masks will parade around the […]
Shinoda Fireworks
May 7, 2019 11:58 amThe Shinoda hanabi display is a spectacular fireworks show. Different styles of fireworks, including a Niagara Falls-style, provide for an […]
Sushi Cutting Festival
May 7, 2019 11:56 amIn this unique and often humorous festival, two men who have been selected from the public wear traditional costumes to […]
Uchiwamaki (Fan Scattering Ceremony)
May 7, 2019 11:54 amAt 3pm, hundreds of heart-shaped paper fans—believed to ward off disaster and illness—will be thrown from Toshodaiji Temple’s east compound.
Contemporary Crafts Fair: Chinyui Sodategusa
May 7, 2019 11:53 amDiscover one-of-a-kind craftworks by more than 100 contemporary craft artists including ceramics, glass, wooden crafts, lacquerware, leather crafts, textiles, and […]
Himeji Castle Festival
May 7, 2019 11:38 amOriginating back in 1948, locals came together and created this festival to revive the war-torn city. In recent years, Himeji […]
Shinkaichi Music Street 2019
May 7, 2019 11:37 amOver 150 bands from various genres including rock, jazz, pop, and classical music will perform on the stages scattered throughout […]
Akashi Genjin Festival
May 7, 2019 11:32 amTake a glimpse into the stone age and see people strolling around with caveman-like costumes at this two-day festival. This […]
Aioi Peron Festival – Dragon Boat Race
May 7, 2019 11:30 amEvery year on the last Sunday of May, things get heated up in the city of Aioi in Hyogo. Serious […]