Category Archives: Festivals
The Rooster Market That Sells Rakes…
The Tori-no-Ichi (酉の市 – rooster market) is an open-air fair that takes place annually on the Days of the Rooster in November according to the Chinese zodiac. Formerly, the Japanese used a system of time called jikkan jūnishi (十干十二支), also
The Rooster Market That Sells Rakes…
The Tori-no-Ichi (酉の市 – rooster market) is an open-air fair that takes place annually on the Days of the Rooster in November according to the Chinese zodiac. Formerly, the Japanese used a system of time called jikkan jūnishi (十干十二支), also
Shichi-go-san Festival…
Shichi-go-san (七五三 – literally ’7-5-3′) is a Japanese festival held annually in November to celebrate the health and longevity of boys aged 3 and 5 and girls aged 3 and 7. As part of the festival, children are dressed in
Shichi-go-san Festival…
Shichi-go-san (七五三 – literally ’7-5-3′) is a Japanese festival held annually in November to celebrate the health and longevity of boys aged 3 and 5 and girls aged 3 and 7. As part of the festival, children are dressed in
Nakanobu Nebuta Festival…
The annual Nebuta Festival in the northern Japanese city of Aomori is one of the most iconic and spectacular festivals in the country. A highlight of the Japanese summer and listed as one of our Top #10 Travel Experiences, if
Nakanobu Nebuta Festival…
The annual Nebuta Festival in the northern Japanese city of Aomori is one of the most iconic and spectacular festivals in the country. A highlight of the Japanese summer and listed as one of our Top #10 Travel Experiences, if
Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori Festival…
Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of August, the Koenji Awa Odori (高円寺阿波踊り) is a dance festival that takes what energy Tokyo has left after the long hot summer days and endless fireworks displays and festivals, and turns
Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori Festival…
Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of August, the Koenji Awa Odori (高円寺阿波踊り) is a dance festival that takes what energy Tokyo has left after the long hot summer days and endless fireworks displays and festivals, and turns
Dancin’ Like Fools…
Do you remember the “Bon-odori” dance festival I told you about a couple of weeks ago? About honoring the ancestors and dancing like a fool with strangers and all that? If you don’t know what I am talking about and/or
Dancin’ Like Fools…
Do you remember the “Bon-odori” dance festival I told you about a couple of weeks ago? About honoring the ancestors and dancing like a fool with strangers and all that? If you don’t know what I am talking about and/or
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1,000 and counting…
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If you’re going to be a fool anyway, you might as well dance!
Summer matsuri (festival) season is well and truly upon us here in Japan! And that means it’s time to celebrate Obon, when the souls of the ancestors are said to return to the living world. (O)Bon festivals are held throughout
If you’re going to be a fool anyway, you might as well dance!
Summer matsuri (festival) season is well and truly upon us here in Japan! And that means it’s time to celebrate Obon, when the souls of the ancestors are said to return to the living world. (O)Bon festivals are held throughout
Tanabata Festival, Hiratsuka…
This weekend in Japan, we’ve been busy celebrating Tanabata (七夕) or the Star Festival. Celebrated annually on July 7th, this festival commemorates true love overcoming adversity and wishes coming true. The Tanabata story is one for all you hopeless romantics
Tanabata Festival, Hiratsuka…
This weekend in Japan, we’ve been busy celebrating Tanabata (七夕) or the Star Festival. Celebrated annually on July 7th, this festival commemorates true love overcoming adversity and wishes coming true. The Tanabata story is one for all you hopeless romantics
Higashimurayama Iris Festival…
Today we attended Higashimurayama’s Iris Festival in western Tokyo. Nestled at the base of the foothills of Hachikokuyama, Kitayama Park (Kitayama Kōen, 北山公園) provides a picturesque and peaceful setting for this quaint annual flower festival. For the photographer, there are
Higashimurayama Iris Festival…
Today we attended Higashimurayama’s Iris Festival in western Tokyo. Nestled at the base of the foothills of Hachikokuyama, Kitayama Park (Kitayama Kōen, 北山公園) provides a picturesque and peaceful setting for this quaint annual flower festival. For the photographer, there are
Tokyo Ice Festival…
Things are heating up in Tokyo! And what better way to celebrate than trying to cool things down! Today I attended the Tokyo Ice Festival (TOKYO 純氷まつり) in Ueno. The festival is held annually in Takanodai Square in Ueno Park
Tokyo Ice Festival…
Things are heating up in Tokyo! And what better way to celebrate than trying to cool things down! Today I attended the Tokyo Ice Festival (TOKYO 純氷まつり) in Ueno. The festival is held annually in Takanodai Square in Ueno Park
