Culture Midori no Kanshasai 2024 May 11th - May 12th Midori no Kanshasai is the climax of a month-long, annual environmental campaign taking place from 15 April to 14 May to incre..
Museums The Grand Ise Jingu Chris Glenn The Grand Shrine of Ise comprises two separate shrines, the Naiku and Geku. From ancient times, worshippers would visit the Geku..
Culture Samurai Festival at Ueno Park 2025 Late Feb Now in its 5th year, the Samurai Festival at Ueno Park allows attendees to experience Japanese history through samurai culture...
Festivals The Flaming Leaves of Engyo-ji 2024 Mid Nov Few places in Hyogo have fall color that can rival the beauty of Mt. Shosha in late-November.
Historical Hokoji Temple and its Fatal Bell Takako Sakamoto Hokoji Temple in Kyoto has a very dramatic, fatal bell on its premises, which doomed and led the Toyotomi Clan to destruction. They..
Culture Jiyugaoka Megami Festival 2024 Early - Mid Oct The Jiyugaoka Megami Festival has been running for almost 50 years now, and focuses on delicious food and cultural performances.
Festivals Tondo Festival 2025 Wednesday - Jan 15th Annual festival held around January 15th all across the country to burn old talismans and charms and pray for good luck in the year..