Twenty-five Bodhisattva Procession
October 9, 2019 12:31 pmAt the end of the Heian Era (around the 11th century) people wanted to be salvaged by the Land of […]
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Kameoka Festival
October 9, 2019 12:22 pmOriginally conceived in the 17th century as a ceremony to pray for safety from floods and famine, this event has […]
Doll Memorial Service
October 9, 2019 12:19 pmThis Buddhist event is held to say farewell to dolls carrying memories of people’s childhoods and is performed by a […]
Mibu Kyogen
October 9, 2019 12:16 pmKyogen are short plays with exaggerated movements that originated as a means to spread Buddhist teachings to a wide audience. […]
Tenma Music Festival
October 9, 2019 12:04 pmThis music festival is an iconic event for the Tenma area. From gospel, jazz, rock, and more, bands of all […]
Miwasaki Hachiman Festival
September 10, 2019 4:39 pmThe annual festival held by Miwasaki Hachiman Jingu features a whale dance performance, which originated approximately 330 years ago, and […]
Katsuura Hachiman-Jinja Festival
September 10, 2019 4:36 pmLooking over the Pacific, the town of Nachikatsuura is a tourist town with an avid fishing industry. To pray for […]
Celebration of Harvest Moon
September 10, 2019 4:34 pmEnjoy moonlit nights at Ishiyamadera Temple where the author of {The Tale of Genji} wrote the epic tale while looking […]
Walk through Gokasho Townscape
September 10, 2019 4:31 pmA spectacular event celebrating the history and culture of these beautiful old streets. Traditional costumes, historic houses showcasing arts and […]
Koryo Princess Kaguya Festival
September 10, 2019 4:26 pmLocated in Koryo Town, a festival featuring a procession of guards from the 8th century takes place. Explore this playful […]