Karatsu, Japan

... . Jim had been keen to visit the city, not to visit any particular sights, but to see one of Kyushu's, if not Japan's, most fun festivals. The Karatsu Kunchi Festival is held every year from 2nd to 4th November - Jim had read that day two was the most ...

The second destination of the day within Karatsu was the Karatsu Kunji,  or the famous festival of Karatsu,  famous all over Japan.  It was a parade where ninji type dancers paraded through the city protecting their animals.  These ...