Culture Cemeteries in Japan Elena Lisina Japanese cemeteries are very different to western ones. They are associated with Buddhism and are usually located on temple grounds.
Festivals Aoi Matsuri Festival 2024 Mid May Full of pageantry, the festival transforms the usually tranquil park and gardens
Culture Ogiyama Fire Festival 2025 Early Apr Incredible scenes at one of Japan's largest fire events Ogiyama/Mount Ohira
Culture Yodogawa Fireworks Festival 2024 Early Aug Firework viewing, called hanabi in Japanese, at Yodogawa River is a real crowd pleaser. One of top ten ways to spend your summer in Osaka.
Culture Itsukushima Shrine 5 (7Reviews) The Itsukushima Shrine is located on the shores of Miyajima, an island in the Seto Inland Sea not far from Hiroshima city. While the name Itsukushima..
Culture Sensoji Temple 4.2 (15Reviews) Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺, Sensōji) is a popular spot for omikuji, or fortunes. These auspicious sheets are offered in a multitude of languages, entic..
Culture Yokota Air Base Sakura Spring Festival 2025 Early Apr appreciate, the event is set to include local farmer's market vendors, Japanese
15 Culture The Iconic Trees of Japan Elena Lisina Some kinds of trees in Japan have a special place and meaning, which can be useful to know for a better understanding of Japanese culture.