Archery Ceremony
December 13, 2019 5:01 pmDuring this Shinto ceremony, rituals are performed to repel evil and welcome good vibes. After a series of rituals held […]
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Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro 2019 (Street Lighting)
December 13, 2019 4:54 pmExplore the dimly lit paths in the classical neighborhoods of Saga and Arashiyama. Togetsukyo Bridge will be illuminated, diffusing light […]
Doya Doya – Buddhist Good Luck Ceremony
December 13, 2019 4:51 pmAt this rowdy festival held at Shitennoji Temple, hundreds of semi-naked male students scramble to get their hands on religious […]
Hoe-Kago Gyoretsu Parade
December 13, 2019 1:58 pmThe streets of Minami (south Osaka) come alive as brightly decorated palanquins called {hoe-kago} parade to Imamiya Ebisu Shrine. Join […]
Osaka Castle Illuminage
December 13, 2019 1:50 pmHead to Nishinomaru garden and enjoy the grandiose view of Osaka Castle splashed with an array of colors and special […]
Yassai Hossai – Firewalking
December 13, 2019 1:45 pmWitness this curious religious event where participants shout ‘Yassai Hossai!’ while walking on red hot coals. Based on a legend […]
White Horse Ceremony
December 13, 2019 1:42 pmToka Ebisu Festival
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Umeda Snowman Festival
December 13, 2019 1:34 pmWinter motifs take over the Umeda area during this month-long event. Participate in the ‘snowman rally’ by strolling around Umeda […]
Osaka Hikari Renaissance 2019
December 12, 2019 1:41 pmNakanoshima Island will be flooded with a sea of colorful lights in a spectacle described as the greatest free light […]