7 Temples & Shrines Dainichiji - Itano C. Rio For the past thousand years, the temple has been repeatedly destroyed and reconstructed, the last of which was rebuilt by a monk named Matsu.
Culture Ikku Shrine Anonymous if anyone has heard of Niihama, they have certainly heard of the Taiko Matsuri... Manly, competitive, and at times brutally violent, the Niihama Taiko Matsuri
12 Culture Mantou Mitama Festival in Photos Paul Walsh 100 "miko" shrine maidens dance by lantern light on the first night of the Mantou Mitama Matsuri at Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja Shrine.
10 Arts & Crafts Shogi Time at Tendo Town Alena Eckelmann Tendo do not intent to buy a Shogi set but they come for the Tendo Sakura Matsuri... continue your discovery tour of Yamagata in Obanazawa where the Hanagasa Matsuri
Culture Matsushima Oyster Festival 2027 Early Feb The Matsushima Oyster Festival (Kaki Matsuri) started over 40 years ago, and takes place in the peak of oyster season.
Culture Cosquerade at Fushigi-ichi 2026 Mid May The Fushigi-ichi matsuri held in front of Yokogawa station every April includes many festival-goers in elaborate cosplay costumes.
7 Temples & Shrines Tatsueji C. Rio catch a JR Mugi line train from Tokushima station and get off at the Tatsue
13 Gardens & Parks Spring at Kyoto Botanical Gardens Cathy Cawood spring delights like magnificent tulip beds, daffodils and bluebells under mature