The first half of the year is almost over already. It's not exactly a semi-annual clearance sale, but since it's the season for the semi-annual Great Purification Ceremony, I went to Katori Shrine. I climbed the mountain in June and December for the Great Purification Ceremony…
During the "Suigo Sawara Iris Festival" in June 2026, the "Suigo Sawara Iris Market" will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, coinciding with the pedestrian zone along the Ono River. The market will be located in the pedestrian zone section between Kyoei Bridge and Ja-ja Bridge…
The 18th Onogawa Riverbank Pedestrian Paradise will be held on June 6th (Sat), 7th (Sun), 13th (Sat), 14th (Sun), 20th (Sat), and 21st (Sun) (Saturdays and Sundays during the Ayame Festival). Starting from Kyoei Bridge...
On Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at 7:00 PM, TV Asahi's "Aiba Hiromi's Troublesome Car?" will air footage of the cleanup of the Onogawa River in Sawara. The Onogawa River flows through the heart of the Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings…
On Saturday, May 30th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a Sawara craft workshop will be held at the Sawara Townscape Exchange Hall. Participants can experience four traditional crafts: Sawara raffia, miniatures, egg art, and paper cutting. Participation is...
On Saturday, May 30, 2029, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a "Gathering Place for Children Requiring Medical Care" will be held at the Komigawa Social Welfare Center Sakura Hall, in the Cultural and Recreational Room, for those involved with children requiring medical care (the individuals themselves, their families, community supporters, local residents, etc.).
The rainy season is approaching, and we can now smell the rain. In Katori City, too, the hydrangeas along the roadside are slowly beginning to change color. When you spot a hydrangea while walking, it somehow feels as if you can see raindrops on it, doesn't it?
On Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the "AYAME NIGHT MARKET with WAN LOVE MARKET" will be held in the Important Traditional Buildings Preservation District of Sawara, Katori City. ...
On Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Hostel Coedo will host "Coedo Day Marche vol. 4: A Time to Enjoy Food and Relaxation." This fourth installment of the Marche will focus on providing a space for mind and body to relax…
From August 6th (Thursday) to 9th (Sunday), 2026, the "Summer Sweet Potato Expo 2026" will be held at Makuhari Messe Hall 3. Chiba Prefecture is one of the top producers of sweet potatoes, and within Chiba Prefecture, Katori City...
