The Intricacy and Allure of Woodcraft & A Jazz Festival in Osaka

Overview

Our reporter makes a day trip out of Tokyo to the woodworking city of Kanuma in Tochigi Pref. The pride of each neighborhood is their intricately carved wooden float. Some of these majestic floats used during the fall festival are displayed year-round. Kanuma is also famous for kumiko geometrical latticework used in furnishings. Also, our correspondent brings to us a jazz event held in Takatsuki, Osaka. Over 800 musicians perform over 2 days in early May at over venues throughout the city.