

Celebrate the craftsmanship of Kokeshi dolls, a traditional Japanese wooden doll that has no arms or legs.
Glowing goldfish put on a show in hopes of revitalizing this small village in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Marvel at lion dances and demons at this unique festival with wonderfully unusual costumes.
Ever wanted to see the mystical dragons of the Nintendo Zelda games come to the life?
As the sun goes down, feast your eyes on thousands of lanterns and a traditional Japanese dance performed by 100 shrine maidens in red and white.
First held in 1655, the Sendai Aoba Festival takes place at the beginning of the warm season in early May. What happens? The Yoi Matsuri on Saturday night features the Suzume Odori, the Sparrow …
See geisha entertain the locals at this very small festival in Kyoto.
Celebrate spring in Kyoto with the annual Miyako Odori, a performance by Kyoto's geisha.
Enjoy the festival atmosphere at this traditional and years old recreation of the return of the Daimyo.
This annual festival features an opportunity to see geiko (the geisha of Kyoto).
A performance by the geiko and maiko of Kyoto's Miyagawachō district to welcome spring.
The first of Kyoto's annual spring geisha performances, performed by the geiko and maiko of Kamishichen.
Join this annual celebration of Tagata Shrine in Aichi and promote all things phallic.
Stunning plum blossom, tea ceremonies, and even Geisha make an unmissable event.
Watch the magical sight of of dozens of paper balloons adorning the night sky.
A steamy festival in the depths of the freezing winter
An amazing chance to see a remote, snow-covered thatched village illuminated with hundreds of lanterns.
Setsubun at Yasaka Shrine's is unusual because it features geiko, geisha from Kyoto.