
Okera Mairi: Old Year’s Eve at Yasaka-jinja Shrine
Want to ensure peace and prosperity for the new year? You might have to stay up all night.
Want to ensure peace and prosperity for the new year? You might have to stay up all night.
This bizarre New Year's Eve ritual, dating back to the Edo period, lets participants shout away their frustrations while trekking to the temple summit.
One of the oldest festivals in Japan with parades, performances, and costumes galore.
Discover Osaka's Shinno Festival, which takes place annually at Sukunahikona Shrine, where local businesses and visitors come together to pray for health and prosperity.
It seems Miyajima is known for having hot feet as this takes place only 10 days after the Fire-Walking Ceremony at Daiganji Temple is held. What happens? The fire walking is part of a bigger …
Who doesn't love people dressed as Heian Era nobles performing on boats?
One of the only geisha performance event to take place in fall, and just as the leaves begun to change color.
Fire up your autumn with the Hitaki Fire Festival at Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Watch the huge procession of the Ryukyu Kingdom in all its glory
The Shitennoji Wasso Festival celebrates those who have come to Japan from across Asia.
Part of Midōsuji Avenue in Osaka will burst with live music, traditional performances, and parades.
This festival sees dozens of lanterns placed carefully around Goryo Jinja Shrine.
A significant festival conducted by the Ainu community that aims to protect the local marimo, round algae balls, from further pollution.
Old combs and ornate hairpins are honored through ceremonies and a historical hairstyle parade at this Kyoto festival.
Celebrate the Aizu Festival, featuring samurai processions, sword dances, and traditional performances.
Visit Kamigamo Shrine for the sumo wrestling and unique traditional ceremonies.
Celebrate the craftsmanship of Kokeshi dolls, a traditional Japanese wooden doll that has no arms or legs.
Experience the Gujo Odori dance festival, one of Japan's top three bon dance festivals and now a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Rich in tradition with plenty to see, this event is a …
Haunting night dances, traditional melodies, and a festive local vibe steeped in centuries-old traditions.
Get ready to face demons as the Great Demon King Enma leads a fiery parade through Noboribetsu Onsen.