Culture Kashihara Jingu Gary Luscombe be National Foundation Day on February 11th when they hold a special festival... to celebrate the accession of Emperor Jimmu as well as the huge Spring festival
15 The Beauty of Shiogama Shrine Radica Sooknarine The port city of Shiogama is well-known for its annual Port Festival and
Culture An Architectural Guide of Omotesando Kim Bergström Oriental Bazaar, and was designed by the Tokyo-based architectural firm SANAA
Top 10 Things to Do in Kochi Prefecture, Japan Geoff Day Information Exchange Center Although not a sightseeing destination, the Yosakoi festival... Celebrated as one of Japan's 10 largest festivals, Yosakai is held
6 Plum Blossoms at Dazaifu Mandy Bartok A festival featuring a bonsai exhibit, street food and copious amounts
Culture The Kurama - Kibune Trail Nicola Smith Jinja (由岐神社), a small Shinto shrine which hosts the annual Kurama Fire Festival... During the full moon in May the temple holds the Wesak Festival, arguably
Activities Discovering Higashi-son, Okinawa Ryan Mannschreck Higashi-son Azalea Festival (東村つつじ祭り): March 1st till the 24th, Higashi-son... No small festival, the Azalea festival even has its own dedicated park.
Activities Ieshima Islands: Welcome Home Bryan Baier Tenjin Festival Every year on the 24th and 25th of July, Ieshima Shrine... hosts the Tenjin Festival (“Tenjin-matsuri") to pray for safety on