20 Culture Yasaka Jinja of Kyoto Elena Lisina Yasaka Shrine is well known for its summer festival, the Gion Matsuri,
Culture The Hydrangeas of Kurobane Castle Jamila Brown The Ajisai Matsuri (Hydrangea Festival) is held annually from mid June
Culture Popular Japanese Mascots and Characters Elena Lisina has its own mascot - a cute frog that is the hero of the annual Frog Festival
Culture Adventuring in Kumano Róisín Finnerty Fire is an important element in human life and is given its own festival... During the festival men carry large torches to the shrine.
Culture Penny Candy Store Museum Bonson Lam the old-school pinball parlour games that remain popular at many summer festivals
Culture Kimono & Ninja Cosplay/Rental Shop Akira Matsuo One of these is the "Nakamachi Street Yukata Festival." During
Culture Akita's Miyoshi Shrine Victoria Kamila In mid January each year the Miyoshi Bonden-sai Festival is held here, as an offering for good harvest and prosperity.