KYOTANBA, Kyoto Prefecture—The nearly completed Taka-yama float was taken for a test-pull in preparation for its first appearance in the annual Gion Festival in about 200 years. Maneuvering the ...

the forerunner of leading general contractor Taisei Corp. It is said that Okura loved the Gion Festival so much that he had the tower constructed in the motif of a “yamahoko” float featured in ...

After a record-breaking year for tourist arrivals in 2024, Japan is bracing for another peak in visitors this year. While the travel industry and the national government are enjoying the post-pandemic ...

Easter is a great time for a holiday. Not only is the weather finally warming up but you can maximise your annual leave for ...

Maki-e is a technique in which gold powder and other materials are sprinkled on this lacquered surface to create patterns and designs as if manipulating light and dark in an infinite universe. This ...

Shikkoku,” which uses the character for “lacquer” and means “jet black,” is the perfect word to describe the deep and ...

In this documentary, the artist depicts what a more just and beautiful world might look like. By Alissa Wilkinson Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose play reunited former associates from a criminal ...

Ten days prior to the festival the symbolic flag is hoisted up in front of the temple, indicating the start of fasting, prayers, and abstinence among the most religious Hindus to purify their soul and ...

Here is a list of festivals, events and auspicious timings. Click on the links below to know more about each festival/event and get information about when, why and how these are celebrated.

Cherry blossoms brightly light up the streets of Japan every spring. While it's a delight to see the flowers while walking around popular spots in Japan, why not enjoy cherry blossoms in a more ...

Atami's cherry blossoms are among the earliest to bloom in Japan. While most of the country's sakura season begins in March, Atami offers a delightful preview as early as February. Just a short trip ...

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