Celebrating Musha Jinji at Kamigamo Shrine Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto attracts a host of visitors around mid-January for an annual celebration…
Yakuyoke Taisai: A Rich History and Tradition “Yakuyoke” is a Japanese term for dispelling evil, and “Taisai” refers to grand festival….
The long-held annual New Year festivities at the Shimogamo Shrine, a world heritage site revered for its special divine power, offers…
Ringing in the milestone of adulthood with tradition and ceremony, Sanjūsangen-dō, a temple situated in eastern Kyoto, opens its gate every…
On the night of January 14th, marking the conclusion of New Year festivities, the Hōkai-ji Temple in south-eastern Kyoto witnesses an…
Origins and Features of Shōhin Bonsai Steeped in tradition, the Japanese art of bonsai is revered globally due to its unique…
A celebration of Ebisu, the Japanese God of prosperity Every year, the popular five-day festival is organised to celebrate Ebisu-san, one…
Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto, Japan played host to a unique traditional sporting event known as the Kemari Hajime on January 4th….
Fires and Fortune: The Symbolism behind Okera Mairi The Yasaka-jinja Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, hosts a vibrant late-night festival known as…
The Tradition of Hatsumode One of the most sacred customs in Japan, Hatsumode, marks the first shrine or temple visit of…
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