Culture Bikkuri Hinamatsuri 2026 Feb 20th - Mar 7th Initially, people also burnt or threw these dolls into a river.... This set of dolls includes; an Emperor and Empress along with three female
Culture Kutani Chawan Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th In Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an annual Kutani Chawan (tea bowl) festival takes place for three days during Golden Week.
Culture Sumo's Changing of the Guard Sleiman Azizi A look at the changes that have occurred in the world of sumo with three wrestlers, Hakuho, Terunofuji and Mitakeumi.
Culture An Ancient Tree Reynald Ventura While I was taking pictures, an elderly gentleman approached me.... I told him I live in Yokohama but I’m originally from the Philippines.
Culture Mikuni Festival 2026 Mid - Late May The Mikuni Festival is one of the three major festivals of the Hokuriku region, and this cherished tradition has a history spanning over 300 years.
Setouchi, Tokyo Named As Best Places to Travel in Asia Kim Bergström Dec 22, 2024 One of them is the upcoming Setouchi Art Triennale, held every three years... covers some "secret" spots in the Setouchi region—it's worth a read
Culture Setsubun at Ikegami Honmonji 2027 Early Feb The children next to me scramble with Olympian speed to gather bags that... I get hit on the head, the eye, and shoulders by bags of beans as I join