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Tokyo's nine metropolitan gardens are lending out wagasa, traditional Japanese parasols, free of charge this summer. Stroll the grounds shaded from the sun, or use one for a memento photo. From 11 July to 27 September, on sunny days only, with parasols available near each entrance.
The Ace of Diamond Act II original artwork exhibition, marking the series' 20th anniversary, comes to Telepia Hall in Nagoya, 4 Jul-16 Aug. Over 300 original drawings by Yuji Terajima feature alongside a Seido vs Inashiro match theatre and a recreated clubroom with voiced original stories.
The 73rd Todabashi Fireworks Festival "Sky Fantasia" lights up the Arakawa riverbank in Toda, Saitama, on August 1. Marking the city's 60th anniversary, it runs alongside the Itabashi Fireworks Festival across the river, with synchronised displays from both banks. Gates 4pm, show from 7pm.
The Tokugawa Art Museum in Nagoya presents "Hello, Noh," a beginner-friendly exhibition introducing the 600-year-old theatre tradition through masks, costumes and the four-instrument hayashi ensemble, with illustrated explanations. Runs 25 Jun–20 Jul, closed Mondays except the final day.
Ryukoku Museum in Kyoto presents "Sacred Monsters in Buddhist Art", a special display exploring the curious creatures that accompany Buddhist deities – from the serpent Naga that sheltered the Buddha to demons heeding his teachings. Running from 11 July to 16 August. More: museum.ryukoku.ac.jp/en/
Ajisai (hydrangea) season is at its height. The blooms peak alongside the rainy season, their colours ranging from blue to pink depending on the soil they grow in. Temples and shrines are among the finest places to enjoy them, such as Myoraku-ji in Kawasaki, shown here.
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ZUTOMAYO - Byoushin wo Kamu
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Digimon teams up with the Tachikawa Festival fireworks at Showa Kinen Park on Saturday 25 July, 19:15–20:15. hanabi.tokyo-tachikawa.org
Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura (Tochigi) marks its 40th anniversary with "Shogun wa Rock ga Osuki: Introduction of EDO ROCK FESTIVAL", running 18–20 July at the renewed SHOGUN THEATRE. Each day features a guitarist: SUGIZO, Kogure "shake" Takehiko and Nakaido Reichi.
Sakai Traditional Crafts Museum is exhibiting chusen yukata, summer kimono dyed by a traditional stencil method that colours both sides at once. New designs feature, along with Mucha-pattern fabric and new tenugui hand towels by Hasegawa Aya. On show 15-21 June, sales 20-21 June.
