Ukai Cormorant Fishing in Arashiyama
Ukai is a traditional fishing method in which trained cormorants (large diving birds) are used to catch fish such as sweet fish (Ayu).This type of…
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Ofusa Kannon Wind Chime Festival
Over 2,500 wind chimes, one of the features of Japanese summer are hung throughout Ofusa Kannon temple's grounds in Nara to make you forget summer heat.
Nagahama and Kita-Biwako Fireworks Festival
The fireworks not only shoot up into the sky but also side to side above Lake Biwa. A gigantic, golden willow firework will take your…