11 Festivals The Nishi-Asa San-Kita Mikoshi Anonymous This Japanese Shinto festival in Asakusa is a lively event performed by the residents of Nishi-asa San-kita
Historical Ikegami Honmonji in Ota, Tokyo Todd Wojnowski Festivals A major festival called Oeshiki is held every year in mid-October... It is a week-long festival full of music, lanterns, parades and floats,
Historical Atsuta Shrine and the Legendary Sword Chris Glenn Atsuta Shrine hosts over 70 ceremonies and festivals every year, some of... Eyoudo Shinji (May 4): A festival commemorating the return of the sacred
8 Festivals Yanaizu's Nanokado Hadaka Mairi Stephanie Marley One of Japan's most famous Naked Man festivals
Historical A Day in Hakata, Fukuoka City Nicole Bauer The famous festival Hakata Gion Yamakasa is also said to have started here... house used to be a textile factory) and a fantastic video about Hakata’s festivals
Historical Yakuō-in Temple on Mt. Takao, Tokyo Todd Wojnowski Yakuo-in hosts many events and festivals throughout the year.... New Year's Day witnesses an event called Geikosai, the festival to
16 Festivals Kiddy Kabuki Janessa Landry This children's Kabuki festival traces its young origins to a current... In order to show their gratitude the residents in Sakata set up the festival
7 Gardens & Parks Cherry Blossoms at Yasukuni Shrine Hana Joy A large sakura festival is held every year at Yasukuni Shrine, and the historical significance of the location only adds to the splendor of the festival