Culture Japanese Temple Guardians Elena Lisina Nio are the two warrior guardians often found standing outside the entrance to Buddhist temples. Their open and closed mouths...
Culture Cupid of Japan: Kyoto Jishu Shrine Karen Zheng Located behind the renowned Kiyomizu-dera, Jishu Shrine is revered as “the Cupid of Japan”. Within its compound, Jishu Shrine...
Culture Traditional Masks of Japan Elena Lisina Picking a traditional mask is a meaningful souvenir reflecting ancient Japanese culture.
Culture Chichibu Night Festival 2024 Japan Travel The annual festival for Chichibu Shrine has a history of over 300 years.
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Culture Saitama's Enmusubi Wind Chime Festival 2024 Mandy Admin The Enmusubi Wind Chime Festival in Kawagoe is the perfect way to celebrate summer in Japan.
Culture Men’s Traditional Japanese Clothing Elena Lisina Traditional national costumes are still popular in Japan. The men’s costume has some special features while its history can b...
Culture Ashikaga Flower Park This flower theme park is located in Ashikaga, Tochigi. The seeds of its creation were planted in the 1920s when a landowner ...
Culture Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival 2024 Jonathan Jahnke Takaoka's Mikurumayama Festival, a 400 year old parade celebrating the founding of the city. One of only five festivals in Ja...
Culture Tsuruga Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 Kim One of the best times to visit Tsuruga Castle is during spring when the sakura trees are in bloom, and an annual festival tak...
