American Day in Misawa
Whether one hails from the States and misses good ol' American burgers, or if one simply is curious as to how a day can be dedicated to American culture out in rural Japan, American Day is a great way to […]
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Transportation in Ukiyo-e
Transportation is essential in our day-to-day lives, and this has been the case throughout history. During the Edo period in Japan, various methods of transport were utilized including people power, horses, and ships, with the latter having particular significance in […]
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Kimono Expo
Kimono are an important part of Japanese culture, and the upcoming Kimono Expo in Tokyo allows visitors to experience the splendor of these traditional garments in a variety of unique ways. The event will include talks about kimono-related topics from […]
Hagoita-Ichi Fair
Tokyo's oldest temple, Senso-ji in Asakusa, holds an annual three-day fair called Hagoita-Ichi to sell good luck ornamental bats, called hagoita in Japanese. Dating back to Edo times, the festival takes place in front of Sensoji. From December 17th to […]
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Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events
Hatsumode is the practice of the first religious worship of the year. It is typically associated with the first visit to a shrine, but some people prefer to worship at a temple. The temple at the Ushiku big Buddha, known […]
Light of Hope
16-23 Gyoda, Saitama 361-0073 16-23 Gyoda, Saitama 361-0073, Gyoda, Saitama, JapanEach month in Gyoda City dozens of locations participate in a floral water font "hanachozu" event by displaying hanachozu at their premises. The event is called hanachozu week, but you can actually see the floral fonts for two weeks each […]
New Year at Kanasana Shrine
Kanasana Shrine is a 1900-year-old shrine in Saitama. It is a unique shrine in that it venerates the mountain rather than a religious artifact like most other shrines. The shrine is located in the mountain town of Kamikawa in Saitama […]
Hanamaki Souminsai
Koshio Shrine, 3-153 Yasawa, Hanamaki, Iwate prefecture Koshio Shrine, 3-153 Yasawa, Hanamaki, Iwate prefecture, Hanamaki, Iwate, JapanThe Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio. It's a purification festival for the new year, it starts by making mochi (rice cake) and getting blessings from the local Shinto priest. […]
Kitain Temple Daruma Market
A daruma doll is a hollow wooden round-shaped face with a beard. Most commonly they are red in color. When bought new, they have no eyes painted in. You paint one eye on receiving or buying the doll while making […]
Urasa’s Naked Pushing Festival
Urasa's Naked Pushing Festival at Bishamondo: A Unique Winter Festival in Japan If you're looking for a truly unique festival experience in Japan, look no further than Urasa's Naked Pushing Festival at Bishamondo. This winter event has been held annually […]
Urasa’s Naked Man Festival at Bishamond
Experience the Uniqueness of Urasa's Naked Man Festival at Bishamondo On March 3rd every year, one of Japan's most peculiar festivals takes place in Urasa's Bishamondo. The Naked Man Festival, also known as the Hadaka Matsuri, is a centuries-old event […]
Virtual Event Invite: The Future of Tokyo’s Sustainable Travel
Join us for the second installment of our sustainable tourism exploration in Tokyo, where we delve into the impact of eco-tourism, architecture, and pop culture on the city's tourism scene. This virtual event, which can be viewed on YouTube, features […]