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Shikayose – Deer Herding

January 25, 2019 4:06 pm Published by

For some wild entertainment, check out shikayose – an event where hundreds of wild deer rush out to be fed […]

Open Sake Cellar

January 25, 2019 4:04 pm Published by

Traditional sake brewer Kiku-Masamune will open its sake cellar to the public. Sample seasonal sake and other signature rice wines, […]

Kyogen Pantomimes

January 25, 2019 3:57 pm Published by

This is a golden chance to see kyogen, one of Japan’s classical performing arts, where masked actors perform silent comedies. […]

Mochi Flower Festival

January 25, 2019 3:56 pm Published by

The Saganaka area in southern Kyoto Prefecture refers to Feb 1 as the second New Year, and mochibana (a common […]

Hina Matsuri – Girls’ Day

January 25, 2019 3:54 pm Published by

Ichihime-jinja holds this historic festival on Girls’ Day to keep evil spirits away. Each year, families all over Japan display […]

Plum Blossom Tea Ceremony

January 25, 2019 3:52 pm Published by

Geisha in full costume will perform an open-air tea ceremony at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Savor the delicious tea while appreciating […]