Honshu’s Southernmost Fire Festival
January 8, 2019 5:58 pmA spectacular field-burning event where flaming arrows are shot to ignite the grassland. Watch as the fire spreads rapidly across […]
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Plum Tree Bonsai Exhibition
January 8, 2019 5:44 pmBonsai is the Japanese art of creating miniature potted trees for viewing pleasure. Browse 90 magnificent pots of plum blossoms […]
Karuta – Traditional Card Game Festival
January 8, 2019 5:40 pmShrine maids in ceremonial kimono perform karuta, a traditional Japanese game between two or more people who fight over cards, […]
Chihara Otondo Fire Ceremony
January 8, 2019 5:37 pmTondo, a fire ceremony to pray for a prosperous new year, is conducted in temples all over Japan during the […]
Otateyama Festival
January 8, 2019 5:31 pmFour gigantic colorful floats of Buddhist gods will appear at the palace site. These floats are referred to as large-scale […]
Kounin-e Sasa Bamboo Sake Ceremony
January 8, 2019 5:27 pmHeld to commemorate Emperor Konin from the late 8th century, this event has women in beautiful kimono serve ceremonial sake […]
Bugaku – Japanese Court Music and Dance
January 8, 2019 5:23 pmThe first performance of bugaku for the year will be offered to the gods at Kasuga Shrine. Enjoy the graceful […]
Utaibayashi
January 8, 2019 5:18 pmUtaibayashi is a form of traditional entertainment where performers wear a hat adorned with flowers and parade to the sounds […]
Japan Hot Pot Fair
January 8, 2019 5:14 pmThe Japanese hot pot or nabe is a staple dish during the cold months of winter. Each region has established […]
Toka Ebisu Festival
January 8, 2019 5:08 pmThousands congregate at Nishinomiya Shrine during this three-day celebration, hoping for a prosperous year in business. The three-day event is […]