Tanabata is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated on July 7th, with its origins rooted in Chinese folklore. The festival commemorates the annual reunion of the star-crossed lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi, who are believed to be separated by the celestial river […]
Tokyo's Sanrio Puroland theme park is ushering in the spring season with its first-ever Flower Puroland event. From early April until early July, the park will be transformed into a flower shop-inspired atmosphere. Beloved characters such as Hello Kitty, Kuromi, […]
The Awa Odori is a lively and exuberant traditional dance festival celebrated annually in Japan. While the largest and most renowned Awa Odori festival takes place in Tokushima Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, the Asakusa Awa Odori in Tokyo […]
The Shitamachi Highball Festival in Tokyo's Ueno Park is a summer event that celebrates the popular Japanese alcoholic drink, highball. Highballs typically consist of a base spirit, often whiskey, mixed with a carbonated non-alcoholic beverage. This festival brings together a […]