12 Culture Ishigaki Island's Psychedelic Shisa Bronwyn O'Neill The traditional lion-dogs of Okinawa get a rainbow makeover
Culture Higashikurume City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi A resting place for warlords and lion dances
Culture Whisky and Spirits Festival in Yokohama 2026 Late Apr The Whisky and Spirits Festival in Yokohama is set to showcase not only Western-originating liquors such as whisky and gin, but also Japanese shochu and
Festivals Nankinmachi Spring Festival 2026 Feb 17th - Feb 23rd The three-day event will include cultural performances including the Chinese lion dance and tai chi, various restaurants offering special menus, and more
29 Culture Souvenir Spots Elena Lisina Gion Shijo Street from Kamo River to Yasaka Shrine is lined with shops... Besides Gion Shijo I spotted good souvenir shops on the ground floor of
Culture Hie Shrine Momiji Festival 2026 Early - Mid Nov Visitors can enjoy traditional lion dances, taiko drumming, harp and choir
Culture Tsurugi Horai Festival 2026 Early Oct Several lion-dances called shishimai are also performed.... Unlike most areas in Japan where the lion dances, here the lion is killed