Culture Takatori Pottery Festival 2026 Late Apr If you'd like to explore Takatori ware for yourself, a great way to do that is at the annual Takatori Pottery Festival, which..
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Culture Awaji Bunraku Puppet Theatre Bonson Lam Bunraku’s contribution throughout time, and to modern entertainment, has been recognized by UNESCO, granting it Intangible Cul..
Culture Moving of the Seto Canal Carp 2025 Sunday - Nov 30th Hida embraces the arrival of winter by organizing an event to remove carp from the canal. The labor-intensive and—perhaps time..
Culture Michinoku Yosakoi 2025 Mid Oct The third-largest Yosakoi festival in Japan, Michinoku Yosakoi features dozens of groups all over Sendai. It's colorful, energetic..
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