Local Festivals Go National | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Recently festivals rich in local color are being held not only in their regions of origin but in localities all across Japan.

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Acting Local | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
In Japan, there's no such thing as a typical film festival. A rapidly increasing number are being held in provincial areas throughout the country.

Celebrating International Cooperation | Lifestyle | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
The government of Japan has designated October 6 International Cooperation Day, and to celebrate this, an International Cooperation Festival is held every year at the beginning of October.

On Location | Business and Economy | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A new breed of tourist is beginning to attract the attention of tour operators and of localities where movies have been filmed. The main objective of these visitors is not to see famous landmarks or to go shopping but to visit the settings of popular movies and TV series.

Obama Elementary School - Meet the Kids - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
This article introduces Obama Elementary School in Kagoshima Prefecture, where students take classes, go canoeing, and farm vegetables against the majestic backdrop of the Sakurajima volcano.

O-toshidama - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Japanese kids receive special envelopes containing money at New Year. This article explains the custom of o-toshidama.

Festivals - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Web Japan Kids Web Japan Archives > Monthly News > Festivals MONTHLY NEWS August 2002 Kids Take Part In Summer Festivals Hakta Gion Yamakasa Festival Japan's traditional summer festivals are celeb

Dancing at Japanese Festivals - Travel - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Many summer festivals are held throughout Japan, most of which involve traditional dancing. This article introduces some typical Japanese summer dances that travelers can participate in as well.

The Star of the Kyoto Gion Festival - Kids in Action - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
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Fireworks - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Web Japan Kids Web Japan Archives > Monthly News > Fireworks MONTHLY NEWS August 1999 Beauty of Japanese Fireworks Attracts Worldwide Attention Fireworks are enjoyed by people all over the world. In

Gamarjobat | Arts and Entertainment | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A pair of Japanese comic performers known as Gamarjobat is currently winning fans all over the world. While still relatively unknown in Japan, they often perform overseas to rave reviews and have even won awards at arts festivals in Britain and other countries.

Gamarjobat | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
A pair of Japanese comic performers known as Gamarjobat is currently winning fans all over the world. While still relatively unknown in Japan, they often perform overseas to rave reviews and have even won awards at arts festivals in Britain and other countries.

Dolls - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
City Hosts Big Doll Festival Web Japan > Kids Web Japan > Archives > Monthly News > Dolls MONTHLY NEWS March 2003 hinadan The 60-tier doll display at Tomisaki Shrine. March 3 in Japan is the day of

Yacht - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Web Japan Kids Web Japan Archives > Monthly News > Yacht MONTHLY NEWS October 1998 Elderly Man to Sail Nonstop Around the World A 69-year-old yachtsman living in Osaka Prefecture embarked on a nonst

Nakao - Monthly News - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Web Japan Kids Web Japan Archives > Monthly News > Nakao MONTHLY NEWS February 2000 High School Poet Recieves Imperial Honor for Second Year A high school student from Saga Prefecture, Kyushu, becam

Dog Characters - What's Cool in Japan - Archives - Kids Web Japan - Web Japan
Dog Characters Web Japan > Kids Web Japan > Archives > What's Cool > Dog Characters WHAT'S COOL IN JAPAN December 2005 photo The peaceful-looking Ocha-Ken ((c) SEGA TOYS / HORIPRO 2002) Have you hea