KYOTO--Under the blaze of the scorching ... Eleven floats will participate in Yamahoko Junko of the Ato Matsuri (the latter climactic part) on July 24. The Gion Festival, one of Japan’s three ...

Japan is home to amazing cultural events – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and ...

The next festival is slated for May 8 to 15 2025. The Kyoto Gion Matsuri is the annual festival of Yasaka Shrine, with a history going back about 1,100 years. It's considered one of the top three ...

This travel guide for Kyoto includes a kid-friendly itinerary for 3 days in Kyoto, plus a brief description of the top things to do in Kyoto with children, and tips for visiting.

There’s so much to see in Japan, but people often stick to the Golden Route of Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka ... the Aomori Nebuta Festival, the Gion Matsuri, or similar, book your accommodation as soon ...

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Shinkichi, a peasant employed as a cloth-dyer, has a dream: in the midst of the civil war which ravages Japan, he hopes to revive the long-banned custom of the Kyoto Gion Festival, and by doing so ...

Despite the challenging weather, this season offers vibrant festivals such as the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto and the fireworks festivals across the country. Coastal areas like Okinawa and Shonan are ...

(Mainichi/Yoko Minami) KYOTO -- At the Gion shopping district and elsewhere in this west Japan city, solar-powered "smart" garbage boxes were installed on Feb. 14, capable of automatically ...

And thanks to the Arizona Matsuri festival, that includes the chance to experience Japanese traditions, performances and cuisine. The annual event — which dates back to 1984 — celebrates ...

PHOENIX — Arizona Matsuri, the two-day festival featuring the culture of Japan, at Steele Indian School Park is back this month! This is the festival’s 41st year in the Valley and it will ...