Culture Gion Matsuri Jessica Lin Gion Matsuri is Kyoto’s largest festival which takes place throughout the month of July by the Yasaka Shrine.
Culture Gion's Hassaku, Kyoto Julian Bohler The first of August is a very special day in Kyoto’s Gion neighbourhood. Named after a term which designates the first day of ..
Culture Gozan no Okuribi (Mountain Bonfire) Karen Zheng Believed to be dated back to the 13th century, Gozan no Okuribi is an annual traditional event that takes place annually on August..
Miyagawacho Beer Garden Yuko Hagihara The Miyagawacho Beer Garden is a rare occasion where you can enjoy beer, daily specialities served by neighboring restaurants, and..
Traditional Karuta Hajime New Year's Card Game Gloria Ticconi At New Year in Japan's former capital of Kyoto, Karuta Hajime is an annual event where a popular traditional card game is played..
Culture Kemari Hajime in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi Kemari Hajime in Kyoto: a traditional New Year event at Shimogamo Shrine, where men in period costume play an ancient traditional..
Festivals Ebisu Festival in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi Held at Yasaka Shrine in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Ebisu Festival is Kyoto's first festival of the New Year, dedicated..
Culture Toh-Shiya at Sanjusangen-do, Kyoto Gloria Ticconi Held at Sanjusangen-do temple in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, Toh-Shiya is the first Japanese archery competition of the..