Events in Waseda

Toyama Park Yabusame

Also known as Takadanobaba Yabusame, this is a chance to watch Yabusame, the impressive Japanese martial art of horse-mounted archery (it’s quite difficult to hit a target from a moving …

Winter Solstice Festival

Called the Touji Matsuri or Toujisai in Japanese, this festival takes place at both a shrine (Ana Hachinmangu) and a temple (Houjouji) in the Nishi Waseda area. Traditionally, this time of year …