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Reisai Festival’s Ancient Dance: A Ritual Homage to the Gods
The Reisai Festival, held annually at the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto is distinguished by an ancient dance performance. Dating back to…
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Hotaru Bi no Chakai: The Serene Tea Ceremony Amidst Fireflies at Shimogamo Shrine
History of Shimogamo Shrine The Shimogamo Shrine, colloquially known as Kamomiya Shrine, is steeped in history and cultural significance. As one…
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Taue-sai Rice Planting Festival in Kyoto Celebrates Traditional Agricultural Rituals
The Taue Rice Planting Festival in Fushimi Inari Shrine Every year, as the season of rice cultivation begins, the sacred precincts…
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🧳 Japan Airlines Initiates “Any Wear, Anywhere” Program to Encourage Travelers to Pack Light👕
Japan Airlines (JAL) has embarked on a unique initiative aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and reducing carbon emissions. Branded as the…
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Canadian Teen Vandalizes 1,200 Year Old Japanese Temple to “Kill Time”
In a shocking act of cultural disrespect, a Canadian teenager reportedly vandalized an iconic 1,200-year-old temple in Japan. The alleged incident…
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Kyoto Takigi Nō: The Tradition of Firelit Japanese Theater
The History of Nō Nō (or “noh”), an over six-century-old style of Japanese theater, is a distinct blend of narrative music…
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Kifune Shrine Celebrates Annual Kifune Festival
The Kifune Shrine in Kyoto, an abode of water gods for more than a 1000 years, recently celebrated its most important…
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Kamo Kurabeuma: An Age-Old Ritual Horse Race in Kyoto
The much-anticipated Kamo Kurabeuma, a unique and historic horse race, will once again occur on May 5th at Kyoto’s Kamigamo Shrine….
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Kyoto’s Magnificent Iris Bloom Season
Overarching Bloom Timeline Kyoto, a city renowned for its gorgeous and ancient temples, has an annual schedule as colorful as its…
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Viewing Wisteria in Kyoto’s Popular Locations
One unique way to experience the tranquility of nature while in Kyoto is through a walk down the famed wisteria tunnels….
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