When you hear “Himeji” you probably think of the beautiful “Himeji Castle”...
Tag - festivals
The Long Tradition of the Kyoto Gion Matsuri
I know that I really don’t need to promote Kyoto anymore, but there’s one festival you...
Aioi Peron Matsuri – Dragon Boat Racing Festival near...
If you happen to visit the beautiful Himeji Castle towards the end of May, you might want to...
Kobe Luminarie 2013 – A Masterpiece of Illumination
Around Christmas time you’ll find a lot of great illuminations in Japan. One of the most...
Breathtakingly Dangerous: Nada Kenka Matsuri in Himeji
Himeji is mostly famous for its great castle. Himeji Castle is without a doubt one of the most...
Tanabata Festival aka The Star Festival
Today is July 7th in Japan and that’s when the calendar tells us it’s...
Hina Matsuri (The Doll’s Festival)
Not only today, but every year on March 3rd Japan celebrates the so-called “Hina...
Kanamara Matsuri: Phallus Festival in Kawasaki
I want to introduce one of the weirdest festivals in modern Japan: The Kanamara Matsuri (aka...
Hirosaki Neputa Village
After visiting Aomori City in the morning and then the Hirosaki Castle Park in the early afternoon...