The 14th Fun with History Festival — “Enjoying History” in Asuka Village

Municipalities from the central and southern parts of Nara Prefecture will each showcase their unique attractions under the theme of “History” at the “Fun with History Festival.” The event will be held over two days, October 4 (Sat) and 5 (Sun), 2025 (Reiwa 7). Katsuragi City plans to participate on October 4.

Date and Time

October 4 (Sat) & October 5 (Sun), 2025 (Reiwa 7)
11:00–16:00 on both days

Venue

Asuka Kazebutai Stage
(next to Ishibutai, Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture)

Stage Program (Timetable)

Saturday, October 4

10:30 Shōtoku Junior High School Brass Band performance

11:00 Opening ceremony

11:30 Nara Prefecture’s popular yuru-chara mascots all together (1st session)

12:30 Historical lecture (by 来村多加史先生)

13:45 Yume Fest

14:30 Yoshimoto Kogyo • “Mocchi”-san show

14:45 Nara Prefecture’s popular yuru-chara mascots all together (2nd session)
Renka-chan (蓮花ちゃん) is scheduled to appear!

Sunday, October 5

11:00 Hero show (1st)

11:50 City/Town PR time

12:40 Hula dance

13:20 Sword lecture

14:15 Cheer (Bambitious elementary school team)

14:50 Hero show (2nd)

Katsuragi City Booth

At the EXPO booth, we will distribute tourism pamphlets and sell Renka-chan (蓮花ちゃん) goods. Those who purchase goods will receive a Renka-chan yuru-chara trading card as a gift. Renka-chan (the official mascot of Katsuragi City) may also drop by the booth. We look forward to seeing you there!

Official Website

For the official website of the 14th Fun with History Festival, please see here. For detailed event information, please check the site above.

Contact

Nara Shimbun (Nara Newspaper), “History Festival” Desk
TEL: 0742-32-2112

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