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 ...

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

A woman and her daughter look at a showcase featuring 1,605 traditional Japanese dolls at an event celebrating Hina Matsuri, a traditional festival dedicated to the healthy growth of girls, in Konosu, ...

Indeed, it may be hard to believe it, but Kyoto truly does come alive when the sun goes down. Sure, you’re not going to find the typical buzzing nightclubs and bustling bars in cities like Osaka and ...

March marks the transition into spring, bringing warmer days and a host of seasonal events. From plum and cherry blossom festivals to traditional cultural celebrations, there’s plenty to explore in ...

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 compressing trash to reduce the ...

(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 ...

Aomori Prefecture, perched at Honshu’s northern tip across from Hokkaido, boasts dual coastlines along the Pacific and Sea of Japan. Its geography and climate yield stellar produce and seafood, making ...

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 ...

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 ...

Definitely one of the strangest festivals you can find on this beautiful planet! The Naked festival or Hadaka Matsuri is celebrated nationwide and every region, city, and village has its own ...