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.
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Bad-Mouthing Festival
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.
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Yatsushiro Myōken Festival
One of the oldest festivals in Japan with parades, performances, and costumes galore.
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Shinno Festival
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.
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Fire-Walking Ceremony at Daishōin Temple
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 …
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Arashiyama Momiji Festival
Who doesn't love people dressed as Heian Era nobles performing on boats?
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Gion Odori
One of the only geisha performance event to take place in fall, and just as the leaves begun to change color.
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Hitaki Fire Festival at Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fire up your autumn with the Hitaki Fire Festival at Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine.
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Shurijo Castle Revival Festival
Watch the huge procession of the Ryukyu Kingdom in all its glory
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Shitennoji Wasso Festival
The Shitennoji Wasso Festival celebrates those who have come to Japan from across Asia.
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Midōsuji Runway
Part of Midōsuji Avenue in Osaka will burst with live music, traditional performances, and parades.
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Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival
This festival sees dozens of lanterns placed carefully around Goryo Jinja Shrine.
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Lake Akan Marimo Festival
A significant festival conducted by the Ainu community that aims to protect the local marimo, round algae balls, from further pollution.
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Comb Festival
Old combs and ornate hairpins are honored through ceremonies and a historical hairstyle parade at this Kyoto festival.
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Aizu Samurai Festival
Celebrate the Aizu Festival, featuring samurai processions, sword dances, and traditional performances.
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Kamigamo Shrine Sumo Festival
Visit Kamigamo Shrine for the sumo wrestling and unique traditional ceremonies.
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All Japan Kokeshi Festival
Celebrate the craftsmanship of Kokeshi dolls, a traditional Japanese wooden doll that has no arms or legs.
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Gujō Odori Dance Festival
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 …
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Owara Kaze no Bon Dance Festival
Haunting night dances, traditional melodies, and a festive local vibe steeped in centuries-old traditions.
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Noboribetsu Hell Festival
Get ready to face demons as the Great Demon King Enma leads a fiery parade through Noboribetsu Onsen.
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