Ueno Park Cherry Blossoms: Create a Sea of Pink
Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival Experience the enchanting allure of the Ueno Cherry Blossom Festival, one of the most anticipated Tokyo Events…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Chishaku-in Temple Hosts Annual Aoba Matsuri
The Shingon Buddhism’s Celebration of Births Chishakuin Temple, known for its panel paintings and gardens, comes alive every year with the…
Shinjuku | Culture | Things To Do | Tokyo
From Red-Light District to Business Hub: The Shocking Transformation of Tokyo’s Shinjuku
With over 3 million people passing through daily, Shinjuku Station in Tokyo is the busiest railway station in the world. The…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Ajisai Matsuri in June: The Hydrangea Festival Across Japan
Ajisai, or hydrangeas, delight the hearts of locals and tourists alike during the rainy season in Japan typically in June and…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
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…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
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…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
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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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…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
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…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
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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