The Ritualistic Significance of Hitakisai The Hitakisai, also known as the fire building ceremony, is a key ritual that takes place…

Rebirth of an Ancient Tradition Delving back into history is a passion for the Japanese, and one tradition enjoying a resurgence…

Tanukidani Fudō-in Temple’s Fall Festival Every season brings its own sense of wonder in Japan, but it’s during the change of…

Overview of Geiko and Maiko districts in Kyoto Kyoto, the city with rich cultural heritage, is home to five kagai or…

Tradition unfolds in a Heated Spectacle. The time-honored Kurama Fire Festival, also known as Kurama no Hi Matsuri, comes ablaze in…

Celebrating Kyoto’s Rich History In a marvelous spectacle of time-honored tradition, the Jidai Matsuri, also known as the Festival of the…

The Allure of Kiyomizuyaki “Kiyomizu-yaki,” a highly revered pottery native to Kyoto, traces its roots back to the Gojo-zaka area where…

Showcasing the Heroics of Oda Nobunaga Held at Kenkun Shrine on Mt. Funaoka, the Funaoka Taisai, better known as “Funaoka Grand…

Each year, in the mirth-filled month of October, The Sokujō-in temple, a sub-temple of the colossal Senyū-ji complex, becomes the location…

The Nonomiya Shrine: A Sacred Site Honoring a Time-Honored Tradition Sagano, known for its breathtaking bamboo grove and its crowning glory–the…