:Iga Ueno Ninja Festa

Iga Ueno NINJA Festa (Jap. 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) [https://web.archive.org/web/20201129075008/https://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKT11889720080408?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews 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) [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2008-04/09/content_6601973.htm Annual ninja festival in Japan city](The Guardian) [https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/feb/26/ninja-festival-iga-ueno-japan 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).{{in lang|ja}} [http://www.iga-younet.co.jp/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1122 議会・行政 : 忍者議員が勢揃い！？　伊賀市議会で「忍者議会」開催] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080327090527/http://www.iga-younet.co.jp/modules/news/article.php?storyid=1122 |date=2008-03-27 }}