Culture Urasa Naked Man Festival Early Mar Urasa's Naked Man Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals. Participants push and jostle..
Culture Hirano Shrine Okasai Mid Apr Hirano Shrine in the north of Kyoto hosts a hanami festival each year. The hanami scenery is fantastic and the party atmosphere,..
Culture Guide to Japanese Dance Guillaume Doré A guide to the types of dances that can be found within Japan. From the traditional ritual dances of Kagura and Bon Odori that are..
Culture Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival Apr 6th - Apr 30th There are a number of places across Japan to see wisteria during the spring months, and many would agree that Tokyo's best spot..
Festivals Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri Mid Sep The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is the largest, if not greatest, danjiri matsuri (float festival) in Japan. Celebrating 300 year..
Temples & Shrines 5 Floating Torii Destinations in Japan Kim Japan is home to a myriad of shrines in all corners of the country, and they're marked by torii gates at their entrance. At..
Culture Ichiyo Sakura Festival - Oiran Dochu Procession Saturday - Apr 13th The Oiran Dochu Procession is a beautiful recreation of an Edo Period procession through the streets of Asakusa.