Kusatsu Illumination Street
August 21, 2018 2:38 pmHandmade lights will shed a soft glow on the historic street all through the 1.5km from the station. At multiple […]
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Otsu Festival
August 21, 2018 2:35 pmThirteen magnificent hikiyama floats host performances of karakuri ningyo – Japanese mechanical puppets. Often described as ‘moving museums,’ the richly […]
Hachimanbori Lantern Festival
August 21, 2018 2:31 pmThe historic town of Hachimanbori is famous for its beautiful canals, which will be illuminated with thousands of lanterns during […]
Himeji Castle – Castle of Light
August 21, 2018 12:59 pmEnjoy a fabulous display of traditional and modern art works at Himeji Castle. In the evening, the castle grounds will […]
Nada no Kenka Matsuri – Fighting Festival
August 21, 2018 12:57 pmThree portable shrines are crashed into each other and seven grand floats are jostled by groups of men from different […]
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
August 21, 2018 12:54 pmChinatown Kobe comes to life for the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival. Come and join in […]
Nishinomiya Festival
August 21, 2018 12:49 pmA three-day celebration with a variety of rituals, ceremonies, and live performances, this event started in 2000 to honor the […]
Tengu Goblin Fest
August 21, 2018 12:43 pmEvery year when the fall leaves turn, the magical Japanese creature called the tengu comes down from Mt. Atago to […]
Shinsenen Kyogen
August 21, 2018 12:40 pmIn this classic Japanese performance art, masked actors entertain the audience with their animated gestures. Wearing colorful costumes and accompanied […]
Kurama Fire Festival
August 21, 2018 12:37 pmIn this ancient ceremony, which first began as a ritual to greet the arrival of the deity of Yuki-jinja, families […]