Temples & Shrines Climb a Faux Mt. Fuji at Shinagawa Shrine Featured The shrine often bustles with people who come to pray, especially during major festivals such as New Year’s Day.
Culture 7 Scenic Lighthouses in Japan Kim Bergström On the first Saturday of November each year, a lighthouse festival is held
Culture Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji Tom Fay nightly matsuri experience which brings some of the energy of a local festival
Culture Kurosawa Akira & Yasujiro Ozu Sleiman Azizi Regular festivals add excitement while museums and galleries like the Atami
6 Culture Hakkaisan Shrine in Autumn Kim Bergström The shrine is also home to a fire walking festival in October of each year
Culture Torigoe Shrine Sleiman Azizi Featuring numerous festivals and rituals throughout the year, its tondo-yaki rite in January is the only one of its kind left in Tokyo.
Culture Ishinomaki Fish Market Tom Roseveare Grand Fishing Festival They also hold the annual October event, the Ishinomaki... Tairyou Festival (Grand Fishing Festival).
Culture Noda Tsukumai 2026 Wednesday - Jul 15th Noda City begins its summer festival season in the city center with this