Benkei Festival
September 4, 2019 4:40 pmTanabe City goes all out to host this annual festival celebrating the historic hero, Benkei, who was a warrior monk […]
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Autumn Kemari Ball Game
September 4, 2019 4:38 pmWearing bright kimono, performers gracefully kick and pass the ball in this classical ball game held at Tanzan-jinja, which is […]
Uneme Matsuri – Ladies of Imperial Court Festival
September 4, 2019 4:35 pmA colorful water pageant takes place at the scenic Sarusawa Pond in Nara. See the elegant boating parade held by […]
Corridor of Light & Red Spider Lily Festival in Asuka
September 4, 2019 4:32 pmWith the striking red spider lilies in full bloom, now is the perfect time to visit Asuka Village during the […]
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 […]
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 […]