The infallible charm of the Aoi Matsuri festival annually captivates visitors and residents alike in Kyoto, as one of the city’s…

Shimogamo Shrine: A Historic Setting for Yabusame Ritual Every year on May 3rd, the historic Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, adorned…

A Glimpse of a Bygone Era in the Heart of Fushimi Ward Between May 1 and 5, the southern part of…

Re-enacting Ancient Poetry Rituals This April will mark yet another return of the ancient Heian period (794-1185) tradition known as Kyokusui…

A Bountiful Blend of History, Culture and Poetry At The Kamigamo Shrine The Kamigamo Shrine, a World Heritage listed shrine, proposes…

On the second Sunday of every April, a historical spectacle unfolds at Daigo-ji, an important temple in Kyoto prefecture. The event…

The Festival Details Every year, on the second Sunday of April, the streets of Kyoto bustle with excitement and anticipation as…

The Spectacular Performance As the curtain rises, the audience gets the first glimpse of eloquently dressed porcelain dolls coming to life….

Heian Jingu Shrine, A Hallmark of Kyoto’s Rich Cultural Landscape Situated in the Okazaki district known for its multitude of museums,…

A Sacred History of Patronage and Honor The Hirano Shrine (平野神社, Hirano-jinja) has a storied past tracing back to 794. It…