NOVEMBER

PNG Kenu & Kundu Festival, Milne Bay, November 1–3 Traditional canoes ( kenu) and drums ( kundu) are a big part of this festival of dancing, drama and craft. nationalkenukundufestival.com

TOKYO Meiji Shrine Autumn

Festival, November 1–3 The birthday of Emperor Meiji is the key celebration of this three-day event, with signature displays of horseback archery, Aikido martial arts demos and sumo wrestling. meijijingu.or.jp/english/

FIJI World Vintage Rugby Carnival, November 10–17 Thirty teams of players over 35 years of age, drawn from around the world, clash at Churchill Park Rugby Ground in Lautoka for a week of rugby. vintagerugbyfiji.com