Reylia & Johnna Slaby InterContinental Exhibition
February 25, 2019 2:48 pmReylia and Johnna Slaby, twins born and raised in Japan to American parents, are hosting their first joint exhibition in […]
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The Self-Portraits of YASUMASA MORIMURA: My Art, My Story, My Art History
February 25, 2019 2:45 pmYasumasa Morimura is an internationally renowned artist born and based in Osaka. Since 1985, he’s created a prolific body of […]
Winnie the Pooh: Exploring a Classic
February 25, 2019 2:43 pmOne of the most beloved animated characters of all time is being celebrated at this whimsical exhibition for adults and […]
Seiryu-E – Blue Dragon Parade
February 22, 2019 4:27 pmMar 14, 15 & Apr 3 This festival at Kiyomizu-dera features a colorful dance and procession through the neighborhood of […]
Sand Sculpture Contest
February 22, 2019 4:20 pmEvery summer, amateur teams assemble to compete in the sand sculpture contest that takes place at picturesque Shirahama Beach. Watch […]
Kyoto Miraimatsuri 2019
February 22, 2019 4:18 pmAfter extensive refurbishment, Japan’s oldest theater aims to become the entertainment hub of Kyoto in May, by mixing traditional kabuki […]
Emperor Shomu Memorial Service
February 22, 2019 4:13 pmThis is a Buddhist service for the Emperor Shomu who erected the statue of the Great Buddha, Daibutsu. There will […]
Kamo Matsuri – Ancient Horse Racing Festival
February 22, 2019 4:10 pmFeaturing the ancient horse-racing ceremony known as ashifusesome, both rider and horse are fully decked out in the colorful traditional […]
Mifune Festival
February 22, 2019 4:08 pmSpectacular scenes of courtly boating from the early history of Japan will be enacted around Togetsukyo bridge. Elegant courtiers perform […]
Kakeuma Shinji
February 22, 2019 4:03 pmDuring the five-day Fujinomori Festival happening from May 1st to 5th, the kakeuma shinji trick riding ritual takes place where […]