Culture Tradition of Tondo Matsuri JJ Walsh At Shrines around the city, small New Year festivals called Tondo Matsuri are held to burn old good luck charms and to roast mochi rice cakes.
Activities Shingu Beach Tristan Scholze sand could be cleaned of debris more often, most of it is conveniently flat... offers changing rooms and hot showers for a small fee, as well as rental floats
7 Culture An Afternoon in Arashiyama Kyoto Bonson Lam will soon find yourself surrounded in a nature sanctuary, where you can float
Culture Kutchan Jagamatsuri: 2013 Report Chris Barnes The Kutchan Jagamatsuri is a colorful summer festival held annually in early August.
Activities Ishidatami Ingrid Lezar Ishidatami is a small agricultural village in Uchiko where you can join in local seasonal festivals, enjoy outdoor activities, or simply take in the calm
Food Marutomo Suisan Shop and Restaurant Anonymous Enjoy delicious fresh fish in a festival atmosphere at Marutomo Suisan in Saijo. The sea is just over the wall.
22 Culture Aoi Matsuri in Kyoto: 2014 Report Hugo Kempeneer ." In the festival’s parade, ladies dressed in the ceremonial court... hollyhock leaf crest, also called "aoi" – thus the name of the festival