5 Best Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
Tucked away between massive skyscrapers are some of the best places for cherry blossoms in Tokyo. Read more
Tag Archive for: Festivals
Daruma Dolls: Setting Goals and Achieving Success
/in Best of Japan/by Shawn WeldonDaruma dolls are a unique and symbolic figure in Japanese culture. These small, round dolls have a rich history and represent perseverance, goal-setting, and good fortune. Read more
The Nagasaki Lantern Festival: A Cultural Display
/in Featured Events/by Shawn WeldonEvery year, Nagasaki, Japan hosts one of the most illuminating events in the country – The Nagasaki Lantern Festival. The festival is rooted in Chinese tradition and celebrates the Lunar New Year, symbolizing hope, prosperity, and the coming of spring. Read more
Namahage Sedo Festival in Akita
/in Featured Events/by Shawn WeldonThe Namahage Sedo Festival is one of the Michinoku Five Great Snow Festivals and is held at Shinzan Shrine on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture. The festival is held every year on the second weekend of February and runs from Friday through Sunday. Read more
Cherry Blossom Forecast 2023
/in Japan News/by Shawn WeldonThe first Cherry Blossom Forecast 2023 has been released! This year’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom on time, or just slightly earlier than average in most places. They’re expected to be in full bloom at Ueno Park on March 30, 2023. Read more
Arimatsu Shibori Festival
/in Best of Japan/by Becki BenedictIndigo Dyeing, called shibori, is a 1300 year old cultural art that involves many techniques. Read more
Yamazaki River Cherry Blossoms
/in Best of Japan/by Becki BenedictToday, we’re going to look at some beautiful cherry blossoms. We’re at the Yamazaki River in Nagoya. It is one of the top 100 best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan. Read more
When is Cherry Blossom Season in Japan?
/in Common Questions/by Becki BenedictToday we are answering the question, “When is cherry blossom season in Japan?” Read more
Wakakusa Yamayaki Festival
/in Featured Events/by Shawn WeldonOn the fourth Saturday in January, the incredible Wakakusa Yamayaki event takes place in Nara, Japan. Disputing temples settle a 260-year-old territorial dispute by setting an entire mountainside ablaze. Read more
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