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Entertainmenthome > entertainmentJapan offers visitors a wealth of entertainment opportunities, both modern and traditional. Contemporary diversions include clubs, discos, live music venues and bars, as well as international performance arts such as opera, ballet, drama and musicals. For culture lovers who want to sample some of the fascinating traditions of Japanese theatre, there is Kabuki, Bunraku and Noh. FestivalsJapanese Festivals or 'Matsuri' are colourful celebrations that reflect the country's ancient religious beliefs and mark the passing of the seasons. They are an important part of life in Japan and can be enjoyed in cities and towns throughout the country. Whatever time of year you decide to visit, there is sure to be a festival taking place somewhere in Japan, from elaborate displays of snow and ice sculpture at the Sapporo Snow Festival to lively summer events like the Nebuta Matsuri in Aomori with its parade of giant illuminated figures. more.. SportsJapan boasts a rich sporting history and has plenty to offer both spectators and participants alike. Martial arts such as Sumo, Karate and Kendo have been popular in Japan for centuries and these traditional sports are still widely enjoyed today. Japanese wrestling (Sumo) is one of the most exciting spectator sports in Japan for both visitors and locals. Six tournaments, each lasting 15 days, are held annually in Tokyo (January, May and September), Osaka (March), Nagoya (July), and Fukuoka (November). Download a guide to traditional sports in Japan. Over recent years Japan has also embraced a number of western sports, including golf, skiing & snowboarding, baseball and football (soccer). Baseball is Japan's number one sport and the professional league games, which take place from April to October, are a highlight of the sporting calendar. Hot SpringsLike a giant sponge soaked with hot water, Japan literally leaks from
thousands of hot springs right across the country. And at some 1,800 of
these hot spring areas, a large number of special hot spring resorts have
sprung up over the 2,000 years or so that the Japanese have being enjoying
a good, hot bath. Japan's hot spring resorts, known as onsens in Japanese,
are among its most enjoyable destinations for visitors, and offer a mind-boggling
array of variations on the seemingly simple act of soaking in hot mineral
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