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 […]
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 […]
Each 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 […]
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 […]
The 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Yokota Air Base is situated in the western suburbs of Tokyo and opens its gates to the public a few times a year for special events. One such event is the Sakura Spring Festival, which celebrates the picturesque promenade of […]
Iwakuni Air Base is a vital military installation for the United States in the Asia-Pacific region, renowned for its advanced facilities and strong partnership with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. The Iwakuni Friendship Day is an annual event that allows the […]
Takatori pottery is a type of traditional ceramicware that originated in Korea and was brought to Fukuoka in the 16th century. It's known for its rustic shapes, rough textures, and earthy tones, and if you're interested in exploring Takatori ware, […]