Activities Yatsushiro Municipal Museum Mandy Bartok The 380-year-old festival is considered one of Kyushu's top 3 festivals... The highlight of the festival is the giant turtle and snake-shaped float
Culture Adachi City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi enthralling statues of frogs doing sumo, the temple hosts an annual Issa Festival... To help celebrate the poet, a sumo festival is held that sees competitors
Culture Ina Rose Season Lynda Hogan The annual rose festival is held in May when the roses are in their prime.
Culture Kanii Jinja Gary Luscombe Festivals Kanii-jinja serves as the main shrine for the surrounding little... date of Emperor Jimmu’s death) is a Mochimaki, or rice cake throwing festival
Culture Yosakoi: Kochi's Energetic Dance Sebastian Schuster This is Yosakoi, the festival that represents the entire globe.... A relatively young tradition with a timeless message The Yosakoi Festival
Culture The Sights of Kishiwada Tom Fay An introduction to the historical and cultural attractions of Kishiwada, including the castle, danjiri (festival) hall, and places to eat.
Culture 7 Winter Events in Akita Featured Akita Prefecture offers visitors a host of festivals to liven up the cold winter months.
