Events & Festivals
Cherry Blossom Season in Japan: The 5 Best Spots in Tokyo To See Them
Tokyo, Japan
Springtime in Japan is the season for cherry blossoms. And with the blooming of cherry blossoms comes festivals and events that you must see. In Tokyo, the typical cherry blossom season is from the very end of March through the beginning of April. However...
Akane Nagata
Jun 18, 2024
Events & Festivals
How Christmas Is Celebrated In Zambia, The African Way
Southern, Zambia
Christmas in Zambia is not celebrated like it is done in the rest of the western world. The most important day is December 24, Christmas Eve. Many Zambians on Christmas Eve stay until midnight to celebrate together the birth of Jesus. This Christian fest...
Mcfirster H.
May 14, 2024
Events & Festivals
The Best Winter Festivals in Japan (2016-2017)
Japan
Winter in Japan is a sight to be seen. The top festivals for 2016-2017 to see in Japan during Winter are the European themed Christmas markets, Sapporo Snow Festival, the Yokote Kamakura snow festival, the Otaru snow lit path, Shiodome Christmas lights, D...
Amy Dodgson
Jan 25, 2024
Events & Festivals
5 Wonderful Festivals In Tokyo For Your Enjoyment!
Tokyo, Japan
The top 5 best festivals in Tokyo that you must see are the Kanda Festival, Sanja Festival, Sanno Festival, Asakusa Samba Festival and the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival. Summer is the best season to see festivals and fireworks in Tokyo and throughout Japa...
Amy Dodgson
Jan 11, 2024
Events & Festivals
10 Great Places in Japan To Appreciate Cherry Blossoms
Japan
The top 10 places to view cherry blossoms in Japan are Chidori-ga-fuchi, Nara park, Ueno park, Matsue Castle, Himeji castle, Osaka castle, Shibazakura festival, Mitaki-dera temple, Sakura-no-yama park and Shinjuku gyoen. During spring, cherry blossoms sta...
Amy Dodgson
Jan 09, 2024
Events & Festivals
Top 5 Best Festivals In Tokyo You Can't Miss!
Tokyo, Japan
1- Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival)Photo by PlanetyzeAsakusa’s Sanja Festival, boasting 700 years of history. Mikoshi (portable shrines) and floats are pulled through the streets while loud shouts accompany them, and during the festival’s 3 days, 1.5 millio...
Coelho Costa Junior
Jan 05, 2024
Events & Festivals
Japan Top 10 Festivals and Events
Japan
1. Shibazakura Festival (Fuji Five Lakes)Photo by PlanetyzeThe Fuji Shibazakura Festival held annually from April to June is an event only in the spring where you can walk among the scenery of 800,000 blossoms of shibazakura. The towering sight of Mt. Fuj...
GoWithGuide Official blogger
Jan 05, 2024
Events & Festivals
Obon Vacation: Buddhist "Halloween"
Tokyo, Japan
Obon is the week in Summer that many Japanese suppose the spirits of the departed come back to the loved ones, following Buddhist custom. Many family and relatives gather at their hometowns, so there is a week vacation. At Sumida River near Asakusa, peop...
Yoko T.
Aug 02, 2023
Events & Festivals
Dirty but sacred ritual is coming soon in Sado
Sado, Japan
Quite unique shrine ritual in Sado called "Taasobi shinji". Can you imagine what this is? Is it a commedy show? Actually, this is a sacred shrine ritual held in early February at Kobie Shrine in the precinct of Rengebuji temple in Ogi. "Taasobi" literall...
Fujiko M.
Feb 24, 2023
Events & Festivals
Ebisu Festival Imamiya & Nishinomiya Shrines (video )
Osaka, Japan
Enjoy Video !! Ebisu Festivals are held on January 9th, 10th and 11th every year. Ebisu is one of the seven fortune deities consisting of three Chinese deities, three Indian deities and one Japanese deity. Ebisu is a traditional Japanese deity and mos...
Hideo Y.
Feb 24, 2023
Events & Festivals
OSAKA SUMMER FESTIVAL No.2 Watch a Video !!
Osaka, Japan
Umeda Ohatsutenjin / Transformers / Yukata and Doraemon Festival OHATSUTENJIN SUMMER FESTIVAL Ohatsutenjin Summer Festival was held at Umeda, central Osaka, on July 19th 2014. A lion dance troupe consisting of six children with red hats gets on a wooden...
Hideo Y.
Feb 24, 2023
Events & Festivals
OSAKA SUMMER FESTIVAL No.3 Watch a Video !!
Osaka, Japan
TENJIN MATSURI FESTIVAL INTRODUCTION Tenjin Matsuri Festival began in the year 954, two years after Osaka Tenmangu Shrine was built.It is one of the three major festivals in Japan, held at the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine in Osaka on July 24th, 25th and attract...
Hideo Y.
Feb 24, 2023
Events & Festivals
Looks like an ordinary paddy field but...
Sado, Japan
Actually, this is a special paddy field in Kitaushima, Sado Island The paddy field has turned into golden-brown and waits to be harvested soon. In mid-May, almost extinct ritual began in this rice field. This rice planting ritual is called "Kurumada-ue...
Fujiko M.
Feb 17, 2023
Events & Festivals
TOKUSHIMA AWA ODORI DANCE FESTIVAL (video)
Tokushima, Japan
Awa Odori Dance is based on the Bon festival performed in the castle town of Tokushima. In fact Bon Festival is held in every prefecture in Japan. Among them, Awa Odori is one of the largest summer dance festivals in Japan. The following video is "Tokushi...
Hideo Y.
Nov 25, 2022
Events & Festivals
Sumo Introduction For Your Great Experience
Tokyo, Japan
Sumo is a traditional sport related witrh Shinto ritual and recently very much familiar not only with Japanese people but alos forigners coming to Japan.I write a brief introduction about Sumo for you to enjoy it while you are in Japan by actual Sumo watc...
Kashima H.
Oct 11, 2022
Events & Festivals
The Wide Campus of Hokkaido University in Middle of Fall
Hokkaido, Japan
Re: Fully Enjoying The Wide Campus of Hokkaido University in Middle of Fall It was an exceptionally beautiful day today in the largest city in the Northland, Sapporo. I walked and walked and walked around the wide campus (more than 20,000 steps) after the...
Yoshi K.
Aug 29, 2022
Events & Festivals
Popular Events and Festivals in Tokyo to Experience
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is an incredible city, which has many attractions for visitors to discover. Do you know what can make Tokyo even cooler? All the different and interesting Japanese festivals and events! If you are planning a trip to Tokyo and want to know what are...
Kenzia Valetta
Apr 28, 2022
Events & Festivals
Flower Festival in Yokohama
Tokyo, Japan
Now in Yokohama , flower festival is taking place through Jun 4. You can enjoy flowers not only in parks but also road side. It is nice to visit to relax. My recommendation is to take JR train to Kannai station and use South exit. To use South exit, ridi...
Hiroshi Y.
Apr 28, 2022
Events & Festivals
Tokyo Halloween 2016 - Events and What to do
Tokyo, Japan
Over the past 5 years Halloween has become an increasingly popular holiday in Japan. Tokyo hosts many Halloween events, suitable for adults or children. The top 2016 Halloween events are Shibuya Halloween 2016, the Omotesando Pumpkin parade, Disney resort...
Amy Dodgson
Mar 04, 2021
Events & Festivals
Festivals coming very soon in Sado!
Sado, Japan
First comes..."Hakusan-maru Matsuri" in Shukunegi on Jul. 24. Please look at this beautiful wooden sailing freight ship under the blue sky! This sailing ship, called "Hakusan-maru", is the exact replica of the freight ship originally built in 1858. Hakus...
Fujiko M.
Mar 04, 2021
Events & Festivals
Summer Fireworks Festivals in Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Wakayama 2014
Kyoto, Japan
Here’s a list of the 2014 Summer Fireworks Festivals in Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Wakayama. There’s a chance that the schedule might change according to the weather. In case of bad weather, most festivals are postponed till the next day. If the ...
GoWithGuide Official blogger
Mar 03, 2021
Events & Festivals
Summer Fireworks Festivals in Tokyo 2014
Tokyo, Japan
Here’s a list of the 2014 Summer Fireworks Festivals in Tokyo. There’s a chance that the schedule might change according to the weather. In case of bad weather, most festivals are postponed till the next day. If the weather is bad on both days, the festi...
GoWithGuide Official blogger
Mar 02, 2021
Events & Festivals
Summer Fireworks Festivals in Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, Shizuoka 2014
Tokyo, Japan
Here’s a list of the 2014 Summer Fireworks Festivals in Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi and Shizuoka. There’s a chance that the schedule might change according to the weather. In case of bad weather, most festivals are postponed till the next day. If th...
GoWithGuide Official blogger
Feb 22, 2021
Events & Festivals
Japanese summer festival in Haneda Airport
Japan
This is a scene of the summer festival held on 27 August at the Haneda Airport International terminal. Do you understand what they are doing? The yound girl and the boy are beating the dohyou (sumo ring) to turn over the oponent's sumo wrestler. This pl...
Toshiko K.
Jan 07, 2021
Events & Festivals
6 biggest Matsuri Festivals in Tohoku Region, Northern Japan 2013
Japan
Summer Festivals in Tohoku regionWe have many summer festivals in Japan, but these six festivals in Tohoku region are the leading ones that are held in the beginning of August every year. After the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 11, 2011, they held ...
Okamoto Naoki
Jul 25, 2013
Events & Festivals
Asakusa Samba Carnival 2013 in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Asakusa Samba Carnival 2013 in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan About 500,000 people visit Asakusa to see the extravagant Asakusa Samba Carnival! It started in 1981 and this year is it's 32nd year. You might be surprised by the sheer size of this festival.AsakusaSam...
Okamoto Naoki
Jun 13, 2013
Events & Festivals
Fuji Shibazakura Festival
Mount Fuji, Japan
The Fuji Moss pink Festival is a special spring attraction of Mt. Fuji with some 800,000 shibazakura (moss phlox or moss pink) plants spreading over the natural expanse of the mountain. It is one of the largest collections of shibazakura around the Tokyo ...
Okamoto Naoki
Apr 27, 2013
Events & Festivals
Events in Golden Week in Tokyo, Japan 2013
Tokyo, Japan
Events in Golden Week in Tokyo, Japan 2013 Here's the list of Golden Week events in Tokyo, Japan 2013. This year has one 3 consecutive days off and then 4 consecutive days off. Details are subject to change, please visit each site for the latest updates.G...
Okamoto Naoki
Apr 03, 2013
Events & Festivals
Firework and Traditional Festivals 2013
Japan
Firework and Traditional Summer Festivals in Japan 2013 Here's a list of Firework and Traditional Summer Festivals in Japan 2013. Fireworks, or hanabi, is one of the summer treasures in Japan and it's a great way to spend your summer nights. Of course you...
Okamoto Naoki
Feb 16, 2013