Temples & Shrines 5 Floating Torii Destinations in Japan Kim Japan is home to a myriad of shrines in all corners of the country, and they're marked by torii gates at their entrance. At..
Culture Fudo Myo Elena Lisina Fudo Myo, one of the good deities driving away evil spirits, symbolizes fortitude. Despite his formidable appearance, Fudo Myo is..
Festivals Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2024 Mid Sep The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is the largest, if not greatest, danjiri matsuri (float festival) in Japan. Celebrating 300 year..
Culture 2024 Grand Sumo Tournaments Veronica Carnevale Every year, the Japan Sumo Association hosts six Grand Sumo Tournaments, or honbasho, and each competition lasts 15 days. Tokyo..
Culture July Grand Sumo Tournament (Nagoya) 2024 Jul 14th - Jul 28th The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament will feature a host of veterans and up-and-coming wrestlers at the Dolphins Arena in Nagoya.
Historical Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall Stefanus Husin Kiyomizudera, also known as the Pure Water Temple is one of more famous temples in Japan. This temple is located up in a hill in..
Culture Kurayami Matsuri in Fuuchu 2024 Apr 30th - May 6th The Kurayami Festival in Fuuchu, Tokyo is Japan's most beautiful festival. It happens once a year during the first week of May..
Culture Ogiyama Fire Festival 2025 Early Apr The Ogiyama Fire Festival started in 1976 and is held in early April each year as part of the Beppu Onsen Festival. The event serves..