Culture Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival Apr 13th - Apr 15th The spring festival at the Hongu Taisha from April 13th to 15th each year gets absolutely everyone in Hongu Town to participate..
Culture Fukagawa Fudo-do Temple Sleiman Azizi Fukagawa Fudo-do temple in Koto City is famous for its moving Goma fire ritual and its ultra modern temple design.
Culture Yosakoi Festival Mid Aug Yosakoi is a dance festival in Kochi every August. It is a Carnival-like kind of party with a unique Japanese influence only Kochi..
Festivals One Love Jamaica Festival Early Aug The One Love Jamaica festival is an annual summer event that will be held at Aeon Mall Makhuhari in Chiba this year. Come soak up..
Culture Bladesmiths of Sakai Alena Eckelmann There are 75 families members of the Sakai blade-making guild. Their workshops are located in the old part of Sakai, a stretch of..
Culture Toh-Shiya at Sanjusangen-do Late Jan Held at Sanjusangen-do temple in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Toh-Shiya is the first Japanese archery competition of the..
Culture Omikuji at Senso-ji Temple Cordelia Ding Omikuji are written fortunes offered at shrines and temples in Japan. Usually, omikuji require a small offering ( ¥100 usually..
Culture Beautiful Libraries in Japan Kim In our hectic, fast-paced world, libraries are still places of tranquility and relaxation for many. Many libraries across the globe..