8 Shopping Mottainai Flea Market Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Held annually in Tokyo, Mottainai Festival promotes an eco-friendly lifestyle through their assortment of events and activities.
Culture Takayama’s Karakuri Museum Euan Prentis If you can't make it to Takayama for the town's famed festivals, be sure to drop by a performance of the mechanical karakuri dolls at Takayama's Karakuri
Culture The Influence of Chinese Culture Elena Lisina Some popular festivals widely celebrated in Japan came from China.... Among them is Tanabata matsuri or the Star Festival, which is based on
Culture Onbashira Matsuri in Suwa, Nagano 2028 Early Apr - Mid May Like other festivals in Japan, Onbashira Matsuri in Suwa, Nagano is filled... Though unlike the others, this is a dangerous festival where it’s easy
Culture Enjoy Chikuwa Fish Cakes in Aomori City Veronica Carnevale A part of Japan’s northeastern Tohoku region, Aomori is beloved for its summer Nebuta Festival, sweet-tasting apples, exceedingly fresh seafood, and unspoilt
Culture Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2025 Aug 1st - Aug 2nd If you're traveling through Japan in the summer and looking to experience a longstanding local tradition, the Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi festival in Wakayama
Culture 5 Museums to Substitute for Canceled Events Kim Bergström Various iconic festivals and events have been canceled in 2020 as a result of COVID-19.
Culture Uesugi Shrine Kim Bergström Uesugi Shrine is also home to two of the largest annual festivals in the... The Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival is held annually on the second weekend
