Culture Geikosai at Yakuoin Mt Takao 2026-2027 Dec 31st - Jan 1st Many of those temples and shrines have festivals and religious events for
Area Shimokitazawa Tokyo isn’t exactly a city that lacks in artsy, hipster hangouts. From Nakameguro and Kichijoji to Koenji and Daikanyama, the Japanese capital covers all bases. Shimokitazawa (下北沢), howev..
Culture Sightseeing in Yonezawa Tom Roseveare Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival Every February 10–12th, the grounds between... Get into the festival atmosphere by dropping by one of the food stalls
Activities Mount Haruna Dorothee Tsunoda During the Christmas season, there is a lighting festival which I recommend
Culture Hanata-en Garden Elizabeth S community within easy distance of Tokyo is best known for its Awa Odori dance festival
Culture Free Shodo, Calligraphy Experiences Bryan Baier Walk through the covered Higashi-muki shopping street to the Sanjo-dori... Cross the main street and then follow the brick paved Sanjo-dori shopping
Culture Ise Grand Shrine Gary Luscombe Festivals and Reconstruction One thing that may come as a surprise when... A shrine of such importance obviously holds many festivals and rituals
Activities Cycling Nara Bonson Lam Summer is a time of festivals in many parts of this bucolic prefecture,... Winter is also another time for festivals, such as the Setsubun Mantoro