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Japanese Koto Performance
Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses, Osaka
Mar 1–2
There are 11 houses, which were built in the Edo period (17th–19th centuries) and used until the 1950s. Articles of everyday uses are also on display. There will be perfor-mances of koto music in the courtyard.
Time: 1:30pm–3pm
Getting there: Hankyu Takarazuka line, Sone stn, 30mins walk
Admission: Adult ¥500/High school student ¥300/Jr. high, elementary school student ¥200
Tel; 06-6862-3137
Nomura Mansai Kyogen
Biwako Hall, Shiga
Mar 7, 8
One of the most famous Kyogen performers Mr. Nomura Mansai is coming to Shiga. Kyogen is a kind of humorous noh. If you think Noh is difficult, why not try Kyogen instead.
Time: 7th, 7pm; 8th, 2pm
Getting there: 20 minute-walk from JR Biwako line, Otsu stn/Keihan line, Ishiba stn
Admission: S¥6,000/A¥5,000
Tel; 077-523-7136
The 15th Osaka Outdoor Festival 2008
Intex Osaka, Osaka
Mar 8–9
This is the largest outdoor leisure event in Japan exhibiting a wide range of products from camping cars to canoes, marine sports gear, motorcycles, bicycles, 4WD and SUVs. Come along and prepare for the coming summer vacation.
Time: 10am–5pm
Getting there: New tram Nanko Porttown line, Nakafuto stn
Admission: Those over high school age ¥1,200 (¥1,000 in
advance)/Junior high school and primary school students
¥600 (¥500)/Handicapped free (ID verification)
Tel; 06-6947-1912
Hina Doll Exhibition Jinai Machi Tondabayashi
Tondabayashi city Jinai cho, Osaka
March 8–9
There are about 600 heritage Japanese houses in Jinai-cho. Hina dolls, figures displayed for the girls' day celebration are on display in more than 100 houses here.
Time: 10am–4pm
Getting there: Kintetsu Nagano line, Tondabayashi stn
Admission: varies from house to house
Tel; 0721-23-5564
Healing Exhibition 2008 in Osaka
Intex Osaka, Osaka
Mar 8–9
This big event introduces products and services in the areas of beauty salon treatments, body healing, relaxation, spiritual counseling and organic cosmetics. Well-known guests will participate in a talk show. Various experience corners to be set up for women who are willing to be made beautiful.
Time: 10am–5pm
Getting there: New tram Nanko Porttown line, Nakafuto stn
Admission: ¥1,000 (for 2 days)/The pre-registered free
Tel; 06-6947-1912
2008 March Grand Sumo Tournament
Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka
Mar 9–23
This is the one annual professional sumo tournament in Osaka and a your best chance to see Japan's iconic sport live.
www.sumo.or.jp/eng/index.html
Time: 10:10am–6pm (the first day starts 8:40am–6pm)
Getting there: JR/Subway/Nankai/Kintestu, Namba stn
Admission: ¥3,000–¥45,200
Tel; 06-6631-0120
Intern'l Gourmet Club - First event of 2008
Cuidaore Restaurant, Dotonbori, Osaka
Mar 9
Cuiadore is one of Namba's most well known and revered restaurants, with its drumming doll attracting hordes of tourists. At this IGC event, there will be a kaiseki style lunch (assortment of various small dishes) topped off with 'grill your own takoyaki'. In addition, Cuidaore's staff will talk about the history of the restaurant (and drumming doll) and guide you through the 'Takoyaki Dance'. Don't know the takoyaki dance? Neither do we - but it will be fun (and funny) to learn. The lunch will be in a private tatami room on the 8th floor.
Time: 1pm
Getting there: Take exit 14 at Namba station; go north and take a right at the second corner onto Dotonbori street; go straight (past the bridge) and it's on your right, soon after the book store.
Admission: ¥2,500/person - with lunch and 1 free drink (Limited to 30 people; please contact Yuki for reservation)
Tel: 050-3078-4392 • Email: a-y@goefro.com
The 24th Osaka Motorcycle Show 2008
Intex Osaka, Osaka
Mar 14–16
This is an exhibition of domestic and imported motorcycles
and related products. Planned events include children's
motorcycling school and trial demonstrations. Not only
fathers but also the kids can enjoy a large variety of booths
and attractions.
Time: 10am–5pm
Getting there: New tram Nanko Porttown line, Nakafuto stn
Admission: Adult ¥1,500 (¥1,200 in advance)/High school students ¥1,100(¥700)/Pair ticket ¥2,500(¥2,100)/Those under junior high school age free; handicapped and a helper free (with ID verification)
Tel; 06-6357-8130
Higashiyama Lantern 2008
Shorein, Chionin, Yasaka Jinjya, Koudaiji,
Kiyomizudera, Kyoto
Mar 14–23
This pathway through Higashiyama is decorated with blos-
soms and lights for the distance between Kiyomizudera
to Shorein and provides a real atmosphere of old Japan.
Time: 6pm–9pm
Getting there: Please use public transportation
Admission: free
Tel; 075-212-8173
Tea Ceremony
Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farm Houses,
Osaka
Mar 23
This was the first open air museum in Japan and started
in 1956. You can enjoy the Japanese tea ceremony called
ocha-kai in the courtyard in the early spring breeze. Tradi-
tional Japanese farm houses from all around Japan are on
display here.
Time: 11am–3pm
Getting there: Hankyu Takarazuka line, Sone stn, 30mins walk
Admission: Adult ¥500/High school student ¥300/Jr. high,
elementary school student ¥200 (tea ceremony ¥500)
Tel; 06-6862-3137
Antique Grand Fair in Kyoto
Pulse Plaza, Kyoto
Mar 30–Apr 1
About 1.5 million antiques, selected by 330 antique dealers
from all over Japan, are on sale. Clothes made by old cloth
and accessories are popular items.
www.gomoku-do.com/kyotofair/fair.html
Time: 10am–5pm
Getting there: Kyoto city Subway Karasuma line/Kintetsu Railway, Takeda stn, Shuttle bus, Pulse Plaza
Admission: free
Tel; 077-522-2307 |
