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Okera Mairi: A Unique New Year’s Tradition at Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine

ByCher July 3, 2023August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023

Fires and Fortune: The Symbolism behind Okera Mairi The Yasaka-jinja Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, hosts a vibrant late-night festival known as…

ByCher July 3, 2023August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023

The Tradition of Hatsumode One of the most sacred customs in Japan, Hatsumode, marks the first shrine or temple visit of…

ByPrecy July 2, 2023August 9, 2023 August 9, 2023

Ningyo Ichi Mark November 2023 on your calendars! The annual Ningyo Ichi or Doll Fair, a significant event in the Ningyocho…

ByCher July 2, 2023August 24, 2023 August 24, 2023

Aiding in New Year’s Purification: The Significance of Ringing the Bell 108 Times Joya-no-Kane, a Buddhist custom in Japan, involves ringing…

ByPrecy July 2, 2023July 31, 2023 July 31, 2023

Yabusame Horseback Archery Held at Meiji Jingu Shrine The Meiji Jingu Shrine in Harajuku, Tokyo, served as the grand stage for…

ByCher July 2, 2023August 13, 2023 August 13, 2023

A Tribute to a Buddhist Priest Kobo-ichi, popularly known as Kobo-san, is not just an average market. This flea market held…

ByCher July 2, 2023August 23, 2023 August 23, 2023

Held every December 14th at the Bishamon-dō temple in Yamashina, the Gishi Matsuri festival is a historical commemoration of the renowned…

ByCher July 2, 2023August 24, 2023 August 24, 2023

The Tale of the 47 Rōnin and its Connection to Hōjū-ji Temple Each year on December 14th, the serene ambiance of…

ByCher July 2, 2023August 3, 2023 August 3, 2023

A Glimpse of Japan’s Culinary Heartbeat Understanding Kyō-ryōri Kyō-ryōri, the very soul of Japanese culinary culture, is a symphony of five…

ByCher July 1, 2023August 15, 2023 August 15, 2023

Hari Kuyo Festival Hari Kuyo, also known as the Japanese Buddhist and Shinto Festival of Broken Needles, is a unique event…