Culture Kawasaki Daishi Furin-ichi 2026 Mid - Late Jul Every July, for 5 days, the famous Kawasaki Daishi Temple holds a furin-ichi, or Wind Chime Market.
Historical Introducing Kumano–“The Land of the Gods” Alena Eckelmann Kumano is situated in the southeastern part of the Kii Peninsula in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
Culture Hokkai Belly Button Festival 2026 Jul 28th - Jul 29th The Hokkai Belly Button Festival takes its unusual name from Furano's location at the geographical center of Hokkaido, often referred to as the "navel"
7 Gardens & Parks Zerubu Hill Mandy Bartok Lavender is the name of the game in the Furano area every July, but the
12 Temples & Shrines Hongu Town Virginia Gonzalez Hongu is a city in Wakayama Prefecture that is famous for its World Heritage Sites: the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine and the Kumano River.
Culture Hongu Taisha Spring Festival 2026 Apr 13th - Apr 15th Festivals to honor the Kumano Deities and the tradition of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage are an inherent part of the annual calendar in Kumano, Wakayama Prefecture
Museums Kumano's Famous Brush Town Gerard Spalding The city of Kumano is the number one producer of fude (brushes) in Japan.
Culture Uwa Philosopher’s Museum Anonymous Kusumoto Ine was the daughter of Philipp Franz von Siebold, the first European... To be quite frank, I didn’t have great expectations of the Philosopher’