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Ningyo Ichi, A Centennial Tradition
Ningyo Ichi Mark November 2023 on your calendars! The annual Ningyo Ichi or Doll Fair, a significant event in the Ningyocho…
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Joya-no-kane (Bell Ringing on New Year’s Eve) in Kyoto
Aiding in New Year’s Purification: The Significance of Ringing the Bell 108 Times Joya-no-Kane, a Buddhist custom in Japan, involves ringing…
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Meiji-Jingu Yabusame
Yabusame Horseback Archery Held at Meiji Jingu Shrine The Meiji Jingu Shrine in Harajuku, Tokyo, served as the grand stage for…
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Shimai Kōbō: The Grand Kyoto Flea Market Experience
A Tribute to a Buddhist Priest Kobo-ichi, popularly known as Kobo-san, is not just an average market. This flea market held…
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Yamashina Gishi Matsuri: An Annual Tribute to Japan’s Historic 47 Ronin
Held every December 14th at the Bishamon-dō temple in Yamashina, the Gishi Matsuri festival is a historical commemoration of the renowned…
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Gishi-e Hōyō: A Time-Honored Event in Honor of the 47 Rōnin in Kyoto’s Hōjū-ji Temple
The Tale of the 47 Rōnin and its Connection to Hōjū-ji Temple Each year on December 14th, the serene ambiance of…
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Kyō-ryōri, the Captivating Symphony of Kyoto Cuisine, Showcased at Annual Exhibition
A Glimpse of Japan’s Culinary Heartbeat Understanding Kyō-ryōri Kyō-ryōri, the very soul of Japanese culinary culture, is a symphony of five…
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The Hari Kuyō Festival in Kyoto: A Respectful Requiem for Needles
Hari Kuyo Festival Hari Kuyo, also known as the Japanese Buddhist and Shinto Festival of Broken Needles, is a unique event…
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Ikebana Fuses Art and Symbolism in Autumn Tanabata Exhibition
The Japanese art of flower arranging, Ikebana, a fine tradition inherent in Japanese culture since the Heian period (784 – 1185…
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Kitano Tenmangū Shrine Hosts Kyokusui no En Festival
Celebrating Academic Excellence and Japanese Tradition Japan’s esteemed Kitano Tenmangū Shrine, renowned for its breathtaking plum grove and prayers for scholarly…
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