Culture Ryukyu Lantern Festival Bonson Lam It is said that in many moons ago in China, women were not allowed out of the house at night, except on the 15th day of the Ch..
Culture Bikkuri Hinamatsuri Chikako Takahashi The traditional "doll appreciation season" is just around the corner! Enjoy this hina-doll festival that is held in a historical..
Culture Urasa Naked Man Pushing Festival Kim B Urasa's Naked Pushing Festival lays claim to being one of Japan's most unique winter festivals. Participants dressed in..
Culture Kiyomori Festival on Miyajima Paul Walsh Medieval Heian parade to pay thanks to the powerful Heike clan leader, Taira no Kiyomori, who turned Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima..
Activity Takada Castle Sakura Festival Kim B Niigata's Takada Castle grounds are home to an annual sakura festival, where guests can enjoy over 2000 cherry trees in bloom...
Culture Kakunodate Sakura Festival Bonson Lam The sakura or cherry blossom festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the cherry blossoms in the Samurai town of Kakunodate...
