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Tendo Ningen Shogi 2025

Tendo Ningen Shogi 2025

Celine Ong

Tendo Ningen Shogi is a “Human Chess” event that occurs every April in the city of Tendo, Yamagata. Set under rows of bloomin...

Yamagata
Abare Matsuri 2025

Abare Matsuri 2025

Celine Ong

Abare Matsuri, or Rampage Festival, is an annual event in the town of Noto, Ishikawa. One of Japan’s most violent and fiery f...

Ishikawa
Kasedori Festival 2025

Kasedori Festival 2025

Celine Ong

Kasedori Festival, or “Strawbird Festival”, is a unique yet bizarre Japanese event. Performers gather at Kaminoyama Castle dr...

Yamagata
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