22 Culture Iconic Experiences in Japan Elena Lisina Character excitement Cosplay in Japan is not just limited to festivals... A festival for the future Like many others, festivals in Japan have made
Activities Ajisai Festa at Sanuki Mannou Park Kim Bergström From around mid to late June, Kagawa's Sanuki Mannou Park celebrates early summer with their Ajisai Festival.
7 Activities Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossoms Steve Morton Over the last number of years, this festival has attracted large numbers... Under normal circumstances, Miura usually holds an annual cherry blossom festival
Culture Otori Shrine Sleiman Azizi Adachi City is a local shrine famous for its kumade rakes, used for 'raking in' good fortune for the coming year and sold during the annual Tori no Ichi festival
Food Kumagaya - Local Foods and Cuisine Sleiman Azizi Atsumori, Kumagaya is also famous for its extravagant three-day Uchiwa Festival... Local food here in Kumagaya balances out the city's extravagant festivals
Culture Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 2 José Manuel Zardain A festival where floats carried by more than fifty men appear to fight is a magical celebration full of color, energy and tradition.
Culture Nada no Kenka 2025 Oct 14th - Oct 15th Nada no Kenka is a festival in Himeji celebrated every year on October 14 and 15. A dangerous, but very colourful and vibrant festival.
Area Kinosaki Onsen Kinosaki is an onsen hot spring town located in Hyogo's Toyooka area, centred around a picturesque, willow-lined canal. It is a popular getaway destination for those looking to relax and unwind...