Culture Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine (阿佐ヶ谷神明宮) is a real gem of a shrine just a few minutes walk from the north exit of JR Asagaya Station. It's also..
Culture Tagata Shrine Tagata Shrine, located in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, is famous for its fertility festival every March 15. Each year, a newly carved wooden phallus..
Culture Czech Festival 2024 Late Oct The Czech Festival in Kansai is Japan's largest Czech-based event, and the multi-day affair includes a variety of ways to connect..
Culture Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine 5 (1Review) Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is arguably the most important shrine in Kamakura and is located roughly in the center of the city. The shrine was originally..
Festivals Anamori Inari Shrine Lantern Festival 2024 Late Aug In late August, gather with the Kamata locals to light a candle and make a wish on one of hundreds of handmade lanterns.
Festivals Ogose Summer Festival 2024 Late Jul The Ogose Summer Festival is an annual event with fireworks, floats, and fun for everyone. Held in late July in Saitama, the f..
Culture National Mochi Summit 2024 Mid Nov Mochi is one of Japan's most popular foods, and it's also one of the most versatile – it can be enjoyed in various way..
Festivals Ominato Nebuta 2024 Early Aug Celebrate summer with Ominato Nebuta, a unique Japanese festival; a procession of samurai and deity floats, literally in peopl..