Festivals Aoi Matsuri Festival 2024 Wednesday - May 15th The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referre..
Culture Ogimachi Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 Late Mar If you're looking for a fun event to celebrate sakura season with a party-like atmosphere, check out the Ogimachi Cherry Blossom..
15 Culture The Iconic Trees of Japan Elena Lisina Some kinds of trees in Japan have a special place and meaning, which can be useful to know for a better understanding of Japanese..
Culture Bungu Joshi Haku Stationery Festival 2024 Mid Dec There are numerous things that Japan does exceptionally well, and one of them is stationery. The Bungu Joshi-Haku 2020 is a celebration..
Culture Koinobori Festa 1000 2024 Apr 22nd - May 5th On May 5th, cities and villages throughout hold koinobori (carp-streamers) festivals in celebration of Children’s Day, a day t..
Museums At Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum Arlene Bastion This Museum is educational and enlightening. It reveals the processes of temple building, paying tribute to the craftsmen and the..
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Culture Sensoji Temple 4.2 (15Reviews) Senso-ji Temple (浅草寺, Sensōji) is a popular spot for omikuji, or fortunes. These auspicious sheets are offered in a multitude of languages, entic..