Overview
The tradition of children's kabuki on festival floats has 250 years of history in Komatsu. American actor, Charles Glover travels to Komatsu, Ishikawa prefecture, to experience this castle town's deep culture and excitement over its "Otabi" festival. A highlight of the festival, which is held in May, is the magical outdoor kabuki performance.
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7 - 1Takachiho: Dancing for the Deities February 02, 2016 -
7 - 2Miyako: The Island of Song February 09, 2016
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7 - 3Koyasan: New Year at a Traditional Power Spot February 16, 2016
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7 - 4Kushiro: The Crystalline Sounds of Winter March 01, 2016
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7 - 5Okinoerabu Island: Home Away from Home March 15, 2016
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7 - 6Kakunodate: Pride in the Samurai Tradition March 22, 2016
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7 - 7Yatsugatake: Outdoor Winter Play April 05, 2016
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7 - 8Kinosaki Onsen: Bathing in Tradition April 12, 2016
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7 - 9Iwate Winter Rite April 19, 2016
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7 - 10Okayama: Into the Deep Red April 26, 2016
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7 - 11Chichibu: A Springtime Pilgrimage May 03, 2016
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7 - 12Akiu: In the Footsteps of a Legendary Warlord May 17, 2016
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7 - 13Mihonoseki: Land of the Gods May 24, 2016
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7 - 14Ise-Shima: Experiencing a Lifestyle Close to Nature May 31, 2016
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7 - 15Tendo: An Enduring, Evolving Passion for Wood June 07, 2016
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7 - 16Nara: Tranquil Temples and Bountiful Blooms June 14, 2016
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7 - 17Komatsu Kabuki Kids June 21, 2016
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7 - 18A Taste of Nagasaki June 28, 2016
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7 - 19Iejima: Resilient Land, Resilient People July 12, 2016
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7 - 20Okayama: The Profound Spirit of the Rocks July 19, 2016
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7 - 21Sabae: Eye on Design July 26, 2016
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7 - 22Bounty of the Wild North: Cape Soya, Hokkaido August 02, 2016
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7 - 23Hokkaido: Summer Gardens Under the Northern Sky August 16, 2016
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7 - 24Hidden Village Kuma August 23, 2016
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7 - 25Aomori: Out of This World September 13, 2016
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7 - 26Akita: Swaying Lanterns Brighten Summer Nights September 20, 2016
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7 - 27Deep Into Kurobe: Toyama Climbing September 27, 2016
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7 - 28Uchikawa: A Retro River Townscape October 11, 2016
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7 - 29Tanegashima: Guns, Rockets and Surf October 18, 2016
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7 - 30Yubari: Mining the Nostalgia October 25, 2016
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7 - 31Walking the Nakasendo: A Road to the Past November 08, 2016
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7 - 32Chichibu: An Autumn Pilgrimage November 15, 2016
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7 - 33Munakata: The Sea and Goddesses November 22, 2016
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7 - 34Sacred Mt. Ishizuchi: Autumn Trekking November 29, 2016
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7 - 35Hagi: The Cradle of Modern Japan December 13, 2016
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7 - 36Isumi-Ichinomiya: Fresh Air and Laid-Back Living December 20, 2016