Historical Fuji Sengen Shrine Cathy Cawood In the past, Fuji Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida was the starting point for pilgrims who set out to climb sacred Mount Fuji.
11 Festivals Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 1 Hugo Kempeneer Yamaboko Junko: A Pictorial Overview of Gion Matsuri in Kyoto! Part 1.
8 Festivals Yanaizu's Nanokado Hadaka Mairi Stephanie Marley Through the streets of a village on top of a steep river bank, up 113 steps and meters of snow, naked men run towards the beautiful..
Museums Fujikawaguchiko Herb Festival Imogen Riethmuller There's a multitude of things to see around Lake Kawaguchiko, including the annual summer herb festival, the Music Forest ..
Festivals Kagoshima Chris Cooper The volcanic city of Kagoshima, alive and covered in ash. A festival on the 'Fire Island' was called for.
Festivals Summer Festivals in Nagasaki Robert Kodama Nagasaki's summer festivals offer something for everyone in the season's hottest months.
Festivals Sendai Tanabata Festival Brian Sealey Sendai Tanabata is one of the biggest festivals in the Tohoku Region.