Firefly Night in Shibuya
The beginning of summer means firefly season in Japan and you can participate in Japan's tradition of firefly viewing through many events throughout June. Fireflies usually gather near clear streams, but if you don´t...
Discover the beauty of Northern Tohoku – Part I Aomori
The best way to travel to the Tohoku region is to take advantage of the Shinkansen (bullet train). It will take just 3 hours and 20 minutes from Tokyo to Shin-Aomori station in Aomori prefecture,...
Yukata, timeless elegance for the summer
Summer time means matsuri (festival) time in Japan! And there is simply nothing more fashionable to wear to a traditional Japanese festival than a yukata! This casual version of a kimono is lighter in...
Join the Kase-dori Festival and bring in a prosperous year
If you happen to visit Yamagata prefecture during February, don’t miss the Kase-dori Festival held in Kaminoyama City.
Yamagata, one of the northern prefectures of Japan, is known for its snow laden climate and great...
In Harmony with the Seasons: Festivals
In Japan, various shrines and temples hold summer festivals during the months of July and August. The origins of these festivals stem from a way to soothe the tired souls from farming labor, and...
Myriad Winter Festivals in Tohoku!
Hachinohe Enburi : Dance Parade for Good Harvest
Aomori’s Hachinohe shi holds an enburi festival every year from February 17 to 20 to celebrate the arrival of spring. The Hachinohe Enburi, with a history of...
Tokyo Yosakoi
Before Halloween, Ikebukuro has another big event coming up the Tokyo Yosakoi contest.More than a Matsuri, it's a big dance competition.
Yosakoi is the name of the modernized Awa Odori, traditional summer dance. Thanks to...
Guide to marvelous Summer Festivals!
From firework festivals, shrine events and dance parades; among the hundreds of events going on during the hottest time of the year, here are some suggestions for you!
Asakusa Summer Night Festival - Toro...
Wind Chime Festival : Enmusubi Furin
A fairly new festival in Japan, Enmusubi Furin has proven to be very popular and is refreshing newcomer amidst all the loud and busy Japanese summer festivals. The festival is held at the Kawagoe...
The Hina dolls of Murakami
Located in the north of Niigata-ken lies Murakami-shi, a once powerful jokamachi ( 城 下 町 , castle town) back in the Edo period. Its legacy can still be seen and even felt till...
