Historical Asakusa’s Traditional Hagoita Fair Tomoko Kamishima observed the Asakusa year-end fair and commented on the bustling holiday festival
Gardens & Parks Hanami Hotspots on the Keihan Line Ash The Yawata Sakura Festival is also held here during the season.
Culture Guide to Hiring a Kimono in Kyoto on a Budget Bonson Lam Kyoto is famous for many festivals in the summer where folk of all ages
Historical Kamikochi and the Japan Alps Tomoko Kamishima On the first Sunday of June every year, the Weston Festival is held in
Museums Ryotanji Temple Katrina Webber celebrating Buddha’s birthday (April 8th) and the accompanying Flower Festival
Culture Hie Shrine The Hie Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagatacho, in the Chiyoda district (Tokyo). Its Sanno Matsuri, which takes place on June 15, is one of the three..
Culture Izumo Taisha Shrine The Great Shrine of Izumo Taisha, also known by its official name, Izumo Oyashiro, is located in the city of Izumo on the western edge of the Shimane..