Culture Meguro Fudoson Temple Naomi Isaka The temple now holds annual sweet potato festivals each year in his remembrance
Culture Buddhist Temples in Japan Elena Lisina Bells ring during the Obon festival – it is believed that the sound of
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Shinto Shrines Elena Lisina rituals, such as the dedication of children at the "Shichi-go-San" festival
Culture Popular Japanese Mascots and Characters Elena Lisina has its own mascot - a cute frog that is the hero of the annual Frog Festival
Culture Adventuring in Kumano Róisín Finnerty Fire is an important element in human life and is given its own festival... During the festival men carry large torches to the shrine.
Culture Penny Candy Store Museum Bonson Lam the old-school pinball parlour games that remain popular at many summer festivals
Culture The Hydrangeas of Kurobane Castle Jamila Brown The Ajisai Matsuri (Hydrangea Festival) is held annually from mid June
20 Culture Yasaka Jinja of Kyoto Elena Lisina Yasaka Shrine is well known for its summer festival, the Gion Matsuri,
