Kyoto
Oct 25 - Dec 11
Nijo Castle, Kyoto
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Taiseihokan – restoration of imperial rule to Japan – a colorful fish exhibition will be held at Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto. Hundreds of thousands of goldfish and coloured koi (carp) will be swimming around in special displays created through installations, lighting, music, images, and artworks. Green tea and Japanese sweets as well as local Kyoto sake will be served. Geisha and their apprentices (maiko) will also be performing. Rantato Kojo, the star actor from the troupe Kojo, will give a special performance called “Dance of Kingyo Goldfish.”