米沢上杉まつり

Have you ever heard Uesugi Kenshin? Kenshin is one of the most famous Samurai in Japan. He was known as "god of war". Out of approximately 70 battles he took part in during his life, he lost just twice (*according to some theories). Due to this impressive record, so he was referred to as "God of War." You can see the battle which Uesugi Kenshin fight against Takeda Shingen. This is the most famous battle in Japan, the name is "Kawanakajima-no-tatakai". If you are interested in Samurai, you have to join this festival.