Culture Cultural Discoveries in Yamagata Tom Roseveare Explore some of its cultural highlights, from one of the top Kumano shrines in Japan to perhaps its most well-known hot spring town.
Culture Yasukuni's 'Soul-Comforting' Spring Victoria Vlisides Soul-Comforting Spring or Irei no Izumi at Yaskuni Shrine in Tokyo is a symbolic tribute to soldiers who died at war
Culture Shiba Daijingu Daradara Matsuri 2026 Mid - Late Sep Tokyo's never ending 11-day festival Shiba Daijingu Shrine
18 Culture The Value of Water in Japan Elena Lisina The country's hot springs have long been used as a means of treatment and recreation. Water is very important for growing rice and other crops.
Culture Hiragasa Naked Pilgrimage 2027 Friday - Jan 8th A January tradition in Iwate Miyata Shrine, Hachimantai
Culture Shichifukujin Meguri, Soka City Sleiman Azizi Popular during New Years, the Shichifukujin Meguri is a walking pilgrimage that sees visitors visit seven local temples and shrines representing the Seven
Culture Yayoi Festival 2026 Apr 16th - Apr 17th A traditional event heralding the arrival of spring Nikko Futarasan Shrine
Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2027 Friday - Feb 12th convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were places to shop right after Lunar New Year at many shrines