Culture Uozu Tatemon Festival 2026 Early Aug A UNESCO-recognized tradition of light, sound, and spirit Suwa Shrine, Uozu, Toyama
Festivals Don't Miss Japan's Summer Festivals Audrey Foo Today, sweating men still parade elaborate portable shrines on wheels or... Culture thrives in the shrines' intricate carvings and sumptuous fabrics
Culture Mimoroyaki Workshop Kim Bergström The Mimoroyaki Ceramic Workshop is located on the grounds of Okuni Shrine in Mori, Shizuoka.
Festivals Lantern Festival in Nozawa Onsen 2026 Sep 8th - Sep 9th During the early evening on September 8th, Oyu Dori (Nozawa’s main street) springs... for the men to complete their mission of carrying the Omikoshi to the Shrine
Gardens & Parks 24 Hours in Shinjuku Lisa Wallin Hanazono Shrine A few blocks away from the restaurant you’ll find the famous... Just behind Golden Gai, you’ll find Hanazono shrine, a historic Shinto
Culture Shitamachi Evening Cool 2026 Early Aug be other fun activities including a children's mikoshi (portable shrine
Culture The Sweet Soul of Wakayama Mandy Bartok A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture.
Festivals Aoi Matsuri Festival 2026 Friday - May 15th Relive the pageantry of the Kyoto court Shimogawa Shrine