Kemari 蹴鞠
Kemari (蹴鞠) is an athletic football game that was popular during the Heian (794–1185) and Kamakura (1185–1333) periods of Japan. It resembles a game of keepie uppie or hacky sack.
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| Location | Nara (奈良県) |
|---|---|
| When | April · November (Spring — exact dates change every year) |
| Type | Sport |
Planning to go? The Kemari is held in April, November, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the local tourist information for this year's schedule before you travel.
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Basic data from Wikidata (CC0). Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), linked below. Details may change; the festival's official announcements are the authoritative source.
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