Activities Tanabe’s Martial Traditions Alena Eckelmann Benkei has its own matsuri (“festival”) named after him-the Benkei Matsuri
Culture Takehisa Shoten Kenji Chida Takehisa's shop is well known for producing satsuki ningyo, hina ningyo... Satsuki and hina ningyo are the dolls used for the children's and girl
10 Culture Okinawa Zoo Christmas Fantasy 2013 Naomi Flemming park in Okinawa City becomes a Christmas festival complete with lights, Santa
20 Culture Yamadera Colours in Autumn Amber Mezbourian In 1689, the prolific poet Matsuo Basho visited Yamadera, writing about
8 Autumn at Kyoto's Shisendo Takako Sakamoto was also a talented garden designer, who contributed to repair works of Katsura
Activities Iejima Muneerah Bee The Lily Festival (Yuri Matsuri) happens on the island from late April
Accommodation Katoya Ryokan Obanazawa Hannah Warren After spending the day at Hanagasa Matsuri, Katoya was the perfect place
Food Daisuke Udon Tony Mariani The restaurant is decorated in Uwajima Ushi-oni Matsuri festival decorations