Museums Takaoka Kojo Park in Winter Jonathan Perry September you can watch, and perhaps even take part in, the Manyo Matsuri, a festival
Culture Oyama Jinja Kerrie Hankinson If you have a chance, read my story on the Nunobashi Kanjou – the festival... Tateyama – I have fortunately taken part in a modern re-enactment of this festival
Historical Saidaiji, the Great Western Temple Paul Hackshaw During the summer months Saidiji temple hosts summer dance festivals for
Culture Visiting Shukkei-en Garden Paul Walsh health tea ceremony June - Taue-Matsuri Chakai(田植まつり) - Rice Planting Festival
Festivals Kurokawa Noh Performance Alena Eckelmann Once a year at the beginning of February a big Noh festival takes place
Culture Ibaraki: Top Things to Do Tom Roseveare The October festival of Yuiichi is one of the best times to discover Yuki
Historical Sengan-En Garden, Kagoshima Peter Sidell I was there at the time of the annual Chrysanthemum Festival (held every
Culture Ikku Shrine Anonymous competitive, and at times brutally violent, the Niihama Taiko Matsuri (festival