Festivals

The End of Tradition? Adaptation and Abandonment of Festivals in Japan’s Rural Communities

The End of Tradition? Adaptation and Abandonment of Festivals in Japan’s Rural Communities

admin November 27, 2024

Festivals with centuries of history are starting to disappear in Japan’s regions with aging,...

Exploring autumn festivals and traditional crafts in Japan’s Toyama Prefecture

Exploring autumn festivals and traditional crafts in Japan’s Toyama Prefecture

admin November 1, 2024

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Rituals, Celebrations and Festivals in Japan

Rituals, Celebrations and Festivals in Japan

admin September 12, 2024

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Seasons and cycles

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EDITORIAL | Promoting Festivals to Draw Tourists Won’t Kill Tradition

EDITORIAL | Promoting Festivals to Draw Tourists Won’t Kill Tradition

admin August 23, 2024

With the rise of spending by visitors from abroad, festivals are becoming more popular...

3 Japanese festivals happening in Tokyo this August 9-12 long weekend

3 Japanese festivals happening in Tokyo this August 9-12 long weekend

admin August 16, 2024

With Monday August 12 being a public holiday in Japan (as...

Visit Traditional Festivals in Japan and Try Festive Street Food

Visit Traditional Festivals in Japan and Try Festive Street Food

admin August 15, 2024

Eat and celebrate Japan’s festivals like a local.

Japan has an incredible number...

Japan Festivals – December | Japan Experience

Japan Festivals – December | Japan Experience

admin August 11, 2024

Major December Festivals in Japan

December in Japan is marked by several significant festivals...

3 best Japanese festivals happening in Tokyo this July 26-27 weekend

3 best Japanese festivals happening in Tokyo this July 26-27 weekend

admin July 24, 2024

A difficult conundrum for sure, but the hottest time of the...

Visit Traditional Festivals in Japan and Try Festive Street Food

Visit Traditional Festivals in Japan and Try Festive Street Food

admin July 12, 2024

Eat and celebrate Japan’s festivals like a local.

Japan has an incredible number...

3 Tanabata festivals to check out in Tokyo this July 5-7 weekend

3 Tanabata festivals to check out in Tokyo this July 5-7 weekend

admin July 10, 2024

Summertime is festival time in Tokyo. And while many associate the...