Culture 1,000 Samurai Procession in Nikko 2026 Jessica A Paje Designated as a World Heritage site since 1999, thousands of locals gather at Toshogu Shrine to parade in Nikko’s traditional...
Culture Kaisei-machi Ajisai Matsuri Sandra Isaka Kaisei-machi's Ajisai Matsuri, usually held in the second week of June, is a wonderful festival of hydrangea, newly planted r...
Culture Kodaiji Temple Kodaiji (高台寺) is located northeast of the Yasaka Hokanji Temple at the foot of the Higashiyama Ryozen Mountains in Kyoto. ...
Culture Japan's Doll Legends Elena Lisina Dolls feature prominently in Japan with many legends and tales associated with them.
Culture Oouo Shrine Legend has it that locals invited a corrupt magistrate to a party on Okinoshima Island over three centuries ago. However, aft...
Culture Sapporo Odori Park Odori Park (Odori Koen) is a 13-block open space that stretches 1.5 kilometers from east to west. It is just under 7.9 hectar...
Culture Gokoku Shrine Located on the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima Gokoku Jinja (広島護国神社) is a Japanese Shinto Shrine in central Hiro...
Culture Arao Rice Planting Festival 2026 Mandy Bartok The town of Arao holds a rice planting festival to kick off the start of the annual growing season.
Culture Rabbit Shrines & Temples in Japan Kim Bergström 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, and if you're looking for a way to celebrate that in Japan, why not visit one of the shrines ...
Culture Tanabata Star Festival at Kongoji 2025 Ju On the 7th of July, Tanabata Festival is held all across Japan. People write wishes on colored paper strips and use them to d...
