Iga Ueno NINJA Festa (Japanese: 伊賀上野 NINJA フェスタ) is the annual five-week ninja-themed festival in the Japanese city of Iga (in the former province of Iga), from April 1 to May 6.(Reuters) Japan village exposes secret world of ninja fighters Tens of thousands of ninja fans travel to Iga for ninja-inspired performances, competitions, and opportunities to practice ninja skills, organized to promote the city. During the family-friendly festival, passengers on Iga train lines dressed in ninja costumes are given free rides.(China Daily) Annual ninja festival in Japan city(The Guardian) Dressed to kill: Japan's ninja festival Since 2001, the mayor of Iga and the city council also hold an annual session while dressed up as ninja, called the Ninja Congress (忍者議会). 議会・行政 : 忍者議員が勢揃い！？ 伊賀市議会で「忍者議会」開催
See also Iga-ryū Iga ikki Iga-ryū Ninja Museum
References
External links Official website of the 2007 edition (The Daily Telegraph) Japanese ninja festival (gallery)