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Itabashi Fireworks Festival Returns after Pandemic Hiatus
60-Year History of Spectacular Fireworks Display The Itabashi Fireworks Festival, a large-scale event with a history spanning over 60 years, is…
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Yoshitsune-sai: Honoring a Legendary Samurai with Martial Arts and Tradition
On September 15th, the spirit of the legendary samurai, Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159 – 1189), is commemorated with a unique mix…
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Edogawa Fireworks Festival Returns in 2024
Edogawa Fireworks Festival: Experience the Spectacular Tokyo Events in August A Spectacular Celebration of Lights on August 5th After a four-year…
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Kangetsu no Yūbe: A Traditional Moon-Viewing Experience at Daikakuji Temple
Heian Period Tradition Continues to Thrive The tradition of Kangetsu no Yūbe, a moon-viewing party, hails from Japan’s Heian period (794…
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Chōyō no Sekku in Kyoto: The Celebration of the Double Ninth Festival and Chrysanthemums
Kamigamo Shrine and the Auspicious Number Nine In Japanese culture, certain numbers hold significant meaning, and the number nine is considered…
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Seiryū-e Festival: A Colorful Celebration at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
The Origins and Meaning of the Seiryū-e Festival The Seiryū-e Festival, a relatively new event first held in 2000, has quickly…
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Arashiyama Toro Nagashi: Floating Lanterns for the Departed
Japan’s famous river lantern festival, Toro Nagashi, takes place annually in the beautiful Arashiyama Park in Kyoto. This traditional ceremony is…
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Kamishichiken Beer Garden: The Ultimate Geisha Experience in Kyoto
Unravel the Delights of Kyoto’s Oldest Hanamachi at Kamishichiken Beer Garden In a captivating fusion of tradition and entertainment, the Kamishichiken…
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Kyoto Gozan Okuribi: A Solemn Festival of Fire and Tradition
Honoring Departed Souls Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, hosts a unique festival annually on August 16th called the Kyoto Gozan Okuribi (五山送り火),…
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Matsu-age Torch Lighting Festivals: Uniting Tradition and Local Communities in Rural Kyoto
The Matsu-age Torch Lighting festivals, held annually during the month of August, celebrate rural Japanese traditions, bring local communities together, and…
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