Posts Tagged: Tohoku
Mt. Takao Photo Contest Winner…
On 8 October 2012, we held a Photo Walk at picturesque Mt. Takao in Tokyo’s west as a fun afternoon out and fundraiser for It’s Not Just Mud, a non-profit volunteer organization based in Ishinomaki that provides disaster relief and
Mt. Takao Photo Contest Winner…
On 8 October 2012, we held a Photo Walk at picturesque Mt. Takao in Tokyo’s west as a fun afternoon out and fundraiser for It’s Not Just Mud, a non-profit volunteer organization based in Ishinomaki that provides disaster relief and
Harajuku Photo Contest Winner…
Thank you very much to everyone who voted in our Tokyo Photo Walk (Harajuku): Photo Contest! The votes are in and you have decided our winner! A big congratulations to Takuto Hayashi who took this winning image from our day
Harajuku Photo Contest Winner…
Thank you very much to everyone who voted in our Tokyo Photo Walk (Harajuku): Photo Contest! The votes are in and you have decided our winner! A big congratulations to Takuto Hayashi who took this winning image from our day
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
Mt. Fuji Climb: 25-26 August 2012…
Our Mt. Fuji climb in support of It’s Not Just Mud is just over three weeks away! Conquer Japan’s highest peak while supporting disaster relief in Tohoku, the region affected by last year’s devastating tsunami. Read more about what INJM
Mt. Fuji Climb: 25-26 August 2012…
Our Mt. Fuji climb in support of It’s Not Just Mud is just over three weeks away! Conquer Japan’s highest peak while supporting disaster relief in Tohoku, the region affected by last year’s devastating tsunami. Read more about what INJM
Tanabata Festival, Sendai…
We’re heading to our last stop on our Tohoku festival journey! Today’s post is related to Japan’s Tanabata Festival. Tanabata, or the Star Festival, is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month i.e. July 7th (or August 7th
Tanabata Festival, Sendai…
We’re heading to our last stop on our Tohoku festival journey! Today’s post is related to Japan’s Tanabata Festival. Tanabata, or the Star Festival, is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month i.e. July 7th (or August 7th
Hanagasa Festival, Yamagata…
The next stop on our summer matsuri (festival) circuit is Yamagata’s Hanagasa Matsuri (Flower Hat Festival). The word hanagasa refers to the conical hats adorned with artificial safflowers, the unique prefectural flower, used in the festival’s dances. The festival is
Hanagasa Festival, Yamagata…
The next stop on our summer matsuri (festival) circuit is Yamagata’s Hanagasa Matsuri (Flower Hat Festival). The word hanagasa refers to the conical hats adorned with artificial safflowers, the unique prefectural flower, used in the festival’s dances. The festival is
Nebuta Festival, Aomori…
Almost every Japanese has heard of the Nebuta Matsuri (Nebuta Festival) for a reason. Held annually from August 2-7 in the northern city of Aomori, the Nebuta Matsuri is one of the most spectacular festivals you’ll ever see. Over the
Nebuta Festival, Aomori…
Almost every Japanese has heard of the Nebuta Matsuri (Nebuta Festival) for a reason. Held annually from August 2-7 in the northern city of Aomori, the Nebuta Matsuri is one of the most spectacular festivals you’ll ever see. Over the
Book Review: The Teas That Bind…
The first question people usually ask when they discover we were in Japan at the time the 3.11 earthquake struck is “What was it like?” In an attempt to answer this very question, great friend and fellow writer J. C.
Book Review: The Teas That Bind…
The first question people usually ask when they discover we were in Japan at the time the 3.11 earthquake struck is “What was it like?” In an attempt to answer this very question, great friend and fellow writer J. C.
Kanto Festival, Akita…
It’s heating up in Tokyo! With summer well and truly on its way, I thought it was time to introduce you to some of the great summer festivals of Japan’s Tohoku region. Two summer’s ago, we went on an 8-day
Kanto Festival, Akita…
It’s heating up in Tokyo! With summer well and truly on its way, I thought it was time to introduce you to some of the great summer festivals of Japan’s Tohoku region. Two summer’s ago, we went on an 8-day
Unassuming Shibamata…
Yesterday I had the pleasure of working at the Shibamata Festival. If you’re like me until a few days ago and have never heard of the place, Shibamata (柴又) is a quaint, Edo-style town in Tokyo’s north-east. Think Asakusa only
Unassuming Shibamata…
Yesterday I had the pleasure of working at the Shibamata Festival. If you’re like me until a few days ago and have never heard of the place, Shibamata (柴又) is a quaint, Edo-style town in Tokyo’s north-east. Think Asakusa only
