Seiryu-E – Blue Dragon Parade
February 22, 2019 4:27 pmMar 14, 15 & Apr 3 This festival at Kiyomizu-dera features a colorful dance and procession through the neighborhood of […]
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Sand Sculpture Contest
February 22, 2019 4:20 pmEvery summer, amateur teams assemble to compete in the sand sculpture contest that takes place at picturesque Shirahama Beach. Watch […]
Kyoto Miraimatsuri 2019
February 22, 2019 4:18 pmAfter extensive refurbishment, Japan’s oldest theater aims to become the entertainment hub of Kyoto in May, by mixing traditional kabuki […]
Emperor Shomu Memorial Service
February 22, 2019 4:13 pmThis is a Buddhist service for the Emperor Shomu who erected the statue of the Great Buddha, Daibutsu. There will […]
Kamo Matsuri – Ancient Horse Racing Festival
February 22, 2019 4:10 pmFeaturing the ancient horse-racing ceremony known as ashifusesome, both rider and horse are fully decked out in the colorful traditional […]
Mifune Festival
February 22, 2019 4:08 pmSpectacular scenes of courtly boating from the early history of Japan will be enacted around Togetsukyo bridge. Elegant courtiers perform […]
Aoi Matsuri Festival
February 22, 2019 4:06 pmOne of the oldest festivals in Japan, Aoi Matsuri is said to have originated during the 6th century when Emperor […]
Kakeuma Shinji
February 22, 2019 4:03 pmDuring the five-day Fujinomori Festival happening from May 1st to 5th, the kakeuma shinji trick riding ritual takes place where […]
Janjaka Odori – Snake Dance
February 22, 2019 4:02 pmLegend has it that a girl named Kiyohime turned into a serpent and chased after her beloved, a monk known […]
Kemari Festival
February 22, 2019 4:00 pmAn elegant ball game that was popular among people of the court in early Japanese history takes place at the […]