15 Gion Matsuri Procession Cathy Cawood On July 17th every year, Kyoto's Gion Matsuri procession takes place, when 32 festival floats decorated with valuable tapestries parade though the
Area Niihama Niihama City in Ehime Prefecture is a bustling industrial city of 124,000 people on the north coast of Shikoku. Although the waterfront is dominated by Sumitomo factories, there are many sce..
9 Culture Wa Rasse Nebuta Museum Chris Barnes An incredible display of some of Aomori's most spectacular Nebuta Floats.
Culture Sanno Matsuri 2026 Early - Mid Jun Sanno Matsuri is one of the three most famous Tokyo festivals, occurring every 2nd year in mid June.
10 Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 2 Hugo Kempeneer Parade will parade thorough some of Kyoto’s busiest streets during Gion Festival... The floats will turn then on Kawaramachi Street and go towards Oike Dori
Planning Japan Named As a Top Family Travel Pick for 2026 Kim Bergström Feb 12, 2026 Japan has been named one of the world's 25 best family holiday destinations for 2026 by Australian newspaper The Age, highlighting the country’s vibrant festivals
Shopping A Stroll Along Aomori Bay Imogen Riethmuller See architectural gems, spectacular Nebuta Festival floats and anything apple-related you can think of!
Tenjin Matsuri - Yomiyasai Kaitlynn Scannell The Tenjin Matsuri is said to be the greatest festival in Osaka with a history stretching over a thousand years.