Area Saijo The city of Saijo sits on a plain facing the Seto Inland Sea, with the imposing Mt. Ishizuchi behind it. Saijo is sandwiched between Imabari and Niihama along the coast of the Inland Sea. Like..
6 Culture Hifuri Shinji at Aso Shrine Mandy Bartok Blazing torches light up the night at the annual Fire Swinging Festival near Kumamoto's volcanic Mt Aso
Accommodation Kiya Ryokan Featured There are various events and festivals throughout the year too, including... bull sumo and the spectacular Ushioni bull-demon festival.
Culture Jion-ji Temple - Kasukabe Justin Dart Throughout the year a number of smaller festivals are held in the local... community, with the April 8th 'hana-matsuri' (flower festival)
Area Higashi-Hiroshima Most well-known for its annual sake festival in Saijo every October, visitors to Higashi-Hiroshima can get a feel for its sake heritage by dropping by the Sakagura Dōri area and witnessing w..
Shopping Nara's Organic Farmers Market Joan Lambert Bailey biodegradable cutlery, of course), a little dancing, and it starts feeling like a festival... natural-dyed yarns – and an excellent variety of fresh and prepared foods in a festive
Culture Live Earth Matsuyama 2024 May 18th - May 19th Live Earth Matsuyama is a festival for music, environmental activism and ethnic food in the middle of May.
Culture Asuka ni Imasu Shrine Matthew Eynon displayed on the shrine grounds, on the first Sunday of February every year a festival... The purpose of this festival is to ensure a bountiful crop in the upcoming