Culture Swinging Taiko at the Tsuribashi Festival 2024 Bryan Baier Taiko drums on an Indy Jones-esque bridge!
Culture Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony 2024 Bryan Baier A traditional antler-cutting ceremony takes place every October in Nara.
Activities Cosmos at the Fujiwara Palace Ruins 2024 Kim The ruins of Fujiwara Palace in Nara are home to a range of great flower events throughout the year, and throughout October p...
Activities Cosmos at Hannyaji Temple 2024 Kim Nara's Hannyaji Temple is often referred to as the "Cosmos Temple" for good reason - there are approximately 150,000 cosmos f...
Culture Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2024 Japan Travel Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
Culture Oyumi Hajime Festival 2025 Kim Nara's Oyamato Shrine holds their annual Oyumi Hajime Festival on January 4th. The purpose of the festival is to pray for goo...
Culture Yamayaki Festival 2025 Japan Travel For over 250 years, people have gathered at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara on the fourth Saturday in January to watch the m...
Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2025 Alena Eckelmann Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mo...