Japanese Festivals
Discovering the Deeper Side of Japanese Festivals
Festivals in Japan are far more than just entertainment or tourist attractions. At their core, they are deeply layered cultural phenomena that combine three key elements: religious rituals rooted in...
Discovering the Deeper Side of Japanese Festivals
Festivals in Japan are far more than just entertainment or tourist attractions. At their core, they are deeply layered cultural phenomena that combine three key elements: religious rituals rooted in...
Gion Festival / Kyoto - July Festival
Explore the Gion Festival, one of Japan's top three festivals, held every July in Kyoto. With over a thousand years of history, it features colorful parades, traditional music, and sacred...
Gion Festival / Kyoto - July Festival
Explore the Gion Festival, one of Japan's top three festivals, held every July in Kyoto. With over a thousand years of history, it features colorful parades, traditional music, and sacred...
Nebuta Festival / Aomori - August Festival
This article explores Aomori Prefecture's summer festival, Nebuta Festival. You will learn about its origins, evolution, and unique charms, as well as how you can make the most of this...
Nebuta Festival / Aomori - August Festival
This article explores Aomori Prefecture's summer festival, Nebuta Festival. You will learn about its origins, evolution, and unique charms, as well as how you can make the most of this...
Sanja Matsuri / Tokyo - May Festival
Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival) is one of Japan's 3 major festivals with a rich 700-year history, held annually in the heart of Tokyo, Asakusa. Asakusa Jinja is closely connected to...
Sanja Matsuri / Tokyo - May Festival
Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival) is one of Japan's 3 major festivals with a rich 700-year history, held annually in the heart of Tokyo, Asakusa. Asakusa Jinja is closely connected to...
Daruma Festival / Gunma - January Festival
Daruma Doll is a traditional Japanese lucky charm, which is considered to be a symbol for prayer and to keep the heart tight. The Origin of the Daruma...
Daruma Festival / Gunma - January Festival
Daruma Doll is a traditional Japanese lucky charm, which is considered to be a symbol for prayer and to keep the heart tight. The Origin of the Daruma...
Chichibu Night Festival / Saitama - Dec Festival
Situated in Saitama Prefecture, the Chichibu Yomatsuri is a special tradition with UNESCO recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. With roots dating back over 300 years, this night festival,...
Chichibu Night Festival / Saitama - Dec Festival
Situated in Saitama Prefecture, the Chichibu Yomatsuri is a special tradition with UNESCO recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. With roots dating back over 300 years, this night festival,...