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Culture Guide to Hiring a Kimono in Kyoto on a Budget Bonson Lam JapanTravel compares the top five Kimono and Yukata hire shops in Kyoto, all close to the major attractions
Historical Buddha Hill in Makomanai Mar'yana Kovalchuk Designed by the Pritzker-winner architect Tadao Ando, this is a sanctuary of peace and meditation.
Culture Traditional Japanese Women's Ornaments Elena Lisina An article about traditional ornamentation for Japanese whairstyles and obi belts.
Culture Maebashi Hatsuichi Festival 2025 Early Jan Held every year on January 9th, the Maebashi Hatsuichi Festival is a fun way to set your intentions for the coming year. The event..
Culture Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2024 Early - Late Oct The Shimokitazawa Curry Festival has been running for over a decade, with over 100 local businesses putting their own spin on this..
Culture The Kokura Gion Festival 2024 Mid Jul The Kokura Gion Festival is a frenzy of mid-summer community drumming in northern Kyushu. Get your taiko on!