Festivals Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2025 Mid Sep The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is the largest, if not greatest, danjiri matsuri (float festival) in Japan. Celebrating 300 year..
Culture Nintendo Museum Opening October 2024 Tom Roseveare Jun 17, 2024 In Nintendo's recent financial earnings report released in May 2024, the company confirmed the Nintendo Museum will finally..
Culture Culture and Beauty In Ishikawa Prefecture Leslie Taylor I am always on the lookout for locations offering Japan’s famous mixture of beautiful scenery and cultural depth without huge ..
Culture Symbolic Colors in Japan Elena Lisina Red, white, black, blue, gold, and violet colors are found quite often in Japanese traditions. This blog is dedicated to the meanings..
Culture Kodai-ji Autumn Illumination 2024 Oct 25th - Dec 15th Formally known as Kodaijusho-zenji Temple and located in the Higashiyama Mountains of eastern Kyoto, Kodai-ji Temple was established..
Culture Guide to Visiting Zao Fox Village Rebecca Daum Zao Fox Village is filled with over 100 animals and 6 different types of foxes in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture.
Culture Nikkan Matsuri 2025 Late Sep The Nikkan Festival is held each year to celebrate Japanese and Korean cultures. Held in Hibiya Park, the festival lasts two days..