Shittenoji Doya Doya Festival
See dozens of loincloth-clad men and boys doused in very cold water as they compete in teams for banknotes.
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Dontosai Festival
Put some heat into your winter and New Year with this steamy (in more ways than one!) festival.
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Kyoto Toka Ebisu Festival
Join in this noisy and raucous festival as people knock on wooden boards to get the attention of a lucky God.
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Osaka Toka Ebisu Festival
Join the festive atmosphere of Osaka’s Toka Ebisu Festival at Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, where locals gather to pray for wealth and success while enjoying street food and lively parades.
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Maebashi Hatsuichi Daruma Festival
Daruma dolls are set alight in a traditional Japanese festival.
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Takasaki Daruma Market
On the first two days of the year, many flock to Takasaki to buy daruma dolls.
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Bad-Mouthing Festival
This is a past eventThis bizarre New Year's Eve ritual, dating back to the Edo period, lets participants shout away their frustrations while trekking to the temple summit.
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Okera Mairi: Old Year’s Eve at Yasaka-jinja Shrine
This is a past eventWant to ensure peace and prosperity for the new year? You might have to stay up all night.
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Traditional Crafts Experience with Dinner in Mie
This is a past eventDelve into color and find out more about the costumes of the imperial princesses, and make charms used in purification ceremonies.
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Visit a Shrine in Mie with a Japanese Princess
This is a past eventJoin a traditional Japanese princess as she completes a serene worship on the full moon.
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Hot Air Balloon Experience in Mie
This is a past eventTake your Kansai trip to new heights and board a tethered flight on a hot air balloon.
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Saiku Daina and Night Parade of 100 Demons
This is a past eventWelcome the new year with a bit of family-friendly exorcism.
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Worldwide Eisa Festival
This is a past eventDance, they say, like nobody is watching. If that’s not your jam, go watch somebody else dance instead. Head down to Naha in Okinawa and experience the Worldwide Eisa Festival. This dance …
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Fiesta Mexicana Osaka 2019
This is a past eventEnjoy all that Mexico and Mexican culture has to offer at this three day festival. Entertainment will include well known mariachi bands, a marimba band, dancing groups and colorful costumes. No …
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Nagoya Brazil Festival
This is a past eventAichi Prefecture is one of the major centers for Japan’s Brazilian community so it’s no surprise the Nagoya Brazil Festival is a big deal. At this two day festival in Sakae Odori …
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The Hakodate Russian Festival
This is a past eventHakodate has a special connection to Russia. In the wild west frontier days of the Meiji period, Russia had a significant influence on Hakodate with a Russian delegation being one of the first …
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