Culture Kemari Hajime: Kyoto's Ball Game Gloria Ticconi January every year, Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto hosts the Kemari Hajime festival
Shopping Fukuoka: Top Things to Do Featured known as the main venue for the famous Hakata Gion Yamakasa—a summer festival... During February, around the time of the Setsubun Taisai festival, you can
Culture Regional Crafts - Chubu Sleiman Azizi lanterns were traditionally lit by candle and used during summer's Obon Festival
Food It's All about Tofu at Tousuiro Anne Lauenroth charming old machiya townhouse, the one in Kiyamachi (between train stations Sanjo
7 Accommodation Aho Ren: Dancing Group of Awa Odori Naoko Takeuchi One of the most famous bon dance festivals is the Awa odori in Tokushima
7 Culture Arita Porcelain Lab Kim Bergström eye-catching, and the pieces on display when I visited recently had a rather festive
32 Activities The Charm of Early Spring Elena Lisina Plum gardens look gorgeous and there are numerous plum festivals in early
Food The Regional Cuisine of Kanto Sleiman Azizi the country and its yakimanju steamed buns are enjoyed with their own festival