Kusatsu Illumination Street
September 4, 2019 4:30 pmHandmade lights will shed a soft glow on the historic streets surrounding Kusatsu Station. At multiple locations, lights created by […]
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Japanese Equestrian
September 4, 2019 4:26 pmBoth rider and horse colorfully dressed in kimonos perform a variety of martial arts in this religious event at Kamo […]
Maibara Hikiyama Festival
September 4, 2019 4:23 pmExquisitely decorated hikiyama floats built around the 18th century are paraded around the town with children performing kabuki plays on […]
Otsu Festival
September 4, 2019 4:20 pmThirteen magnificent hikiyama floats host performances of karakuri ningyo—Japanese mechanical puppets. Often described as ‘moving museums,’ the richly decorated hikiyama, […]
Hachimanbori Lantern Festival
September 4, 2019 4:17 pmThe historic town of Hachimanbori is famous for its picturesque canals, which will be illuminated with thousands of lanterns during […]
Himeji Castle – Night Fantasies
September 4, 2019 4:14 pmEnjoy a fabulous display of traditional and modern artworks at Himeji Castle. In the evening, the castle grounds will be […]
Nada no Kenka Matsuri – Fighting Festival
September 4, 2019 4:11 pmThree portable shrines are crashed into each other and seven grand floats are jostled by groups of men from different […]
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
September 4, 2019 4:09 pmChinatown Kobe comes to life for the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival. Join the festivities held […]
Nishinomiya Festival
September 4, 2019 4:06 pmA three-day celebration with a variety of rituals, ceremonies, and live performances, this event started in 2000 to honor the […]
Tengu Goblin Fest
September 4, 2019 4:03 pmEvery year when the fall leaves turn, the magical Japanese creature called the tengu comes down from Mt. Atago to […]