Things To Do | Culture | Tokyo
Kōtō Fireworks Festival: A Spectacular Summer Display
Experience the Magnificence of Tokyo Events in August: The Kōtō Fireworks Festival Lights up the Sky Event Overview The annual Kōtō…
Tokyo | Culture | Things To Do
Itabashi Fireworks Festival Returns after Pandemic Hiatus
60-Year History of Spectacular Fireworks Display The Itabashi Fireworks Festival, a large-scale event with a history spanning over 60 years, is…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Yoshitsune-sai: Honoring a Legendary Samurai with Martial Arts and Tradition
On September 15th, the spirit of the legendary samurai, Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159 – 1189), is commemorated with a unique mix…
Tokyo | Culture | Things To Do
Edogawa Fireworks Festival Returns in 2024
Edogawa Fireworks Festival: Experience the Spectacular Tokyo Events in August A Spectacular Celebration of Lights on August 5th After a four-year…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Kangetsu no Yūbe: A Traditional Moon-Viewing Experience at Daikakuji Temple
Heian Period Tradition Continues to Thrive The tradition of Kangetsu no Yūbe, a moon-viewing party, hails from Japan’s Heian period (794…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Chōyō no Sekku in Kyoto: The Celebration of the Double Ninth Festival and Chrysanthemums
Kamigamo Shrine and the Auspicious Number Nine In Japanese culture, certain numbers hold significant meaning, and the number nine is considered…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Seiryū-e Festival: A Colorful Celebration at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
The Origins and Meaning of the Seiryū-e Festival The Seiryū-e Festival, a relatively new event first held in 2000, has quickly…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Arashiyama Toro Nagashi: Floating Lanterns for the Departed
Japan’s famous river lantern festival, Toro Nagashi, takes place annually in the beautiful Arashiyama Park in Kyoto. This traditional ceremony is…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Kamishichiken Beer Garden: The Ultimate Geisha Experience in Kyoto
Unravel the Delights of Kyoto’s Oldest Hanamachi at Kamishichiken Beer Garden In a captivating fusion of tradition and entertainment, the Kamishichiken…
Things To Do | Cities | Kyoto
Kyoto Gozan Okuribi: A Solemn Festival of Fire and Tradition
Honoring Departed Souls Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, hosts a unique festival annually on August 16th called the Kyoto Gozan Okuribi (五山送り火),…
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