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#190 Dondo Yaki

Dondo-yaki is a fire festival held around mid January in many places throughout Japan, where people bring in pine decorations, shimenawa...

#176 Takachiho Yokgagura

Miyazaki ken, Takachiho cho Kagura is a traditional dance performed by local men, and its secrets have been passed down from generation...

#155 Yasukuni Jinja

Kudankita, Tokyo Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社, Yasukuni Jinja) is a Shinto shrine in central Tokyo that commemorates Japan's war dead. The...

#153 Kabuki-za

Ginza, Tokyo The Kabukiza Theater in Ginza is an icon of kabuki, with frequent performances that change in program on a monthly basis. ...

#145 Owara Kaze no Bon Festival

Yatsuo Area, Toyama Ken Held every year from September 1 to 3 in Yatsuo, Toyama, Japan. Kaze-no-Bon literally translates to "Bon Dance of...

#132 Hizumi Hassaku Oo Odori

Yanai shi, Yamaguchi Ken The Fuchinsai Festival, which has been held for nearly 200 years to pray for a harvest. Usually held on the...

#109 Yanai Kingyo Chochin Matsuri

Yanai shi, Yamaguchi Ken The lantern festival in Yanai takes place around Obon (mid August). Kingyo Chochin, shaped like goldfish are...

#100 Kyoto Various Spots (2)

Kyoto Trip to Kyoto with my younger daughter in 2017 Summer Photos: Nakamura Toukichi tea store in Uji, Bamboo in Sagano, Construction at...

#92 Gion Matsuri

Gion, Kyoto One of the three largest festivals in Japan July 2016 https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3942.html http://www.gionmatsuri.jp/manu...

#83 Sado Island Taiko Center (Tatakokan)

Sado Island, Niigata Ken A famous wadaiko (Japanese drum) group, KODO, has a headquarter and training center in Sado Island. Tatakokan...

#81 Hokusetsu Sake Brewery

Sado Island, Niigata Ken Sado's sake "Hokusetsu", is loved by the world-famous restaurant "NOBU". On the day I visited, there was a...

#7 Takigi Noh at Noda Jinja

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Noh is the ancient Japanese entertainment. Takigi (bonfire) Noh = an outdoor Noh play for a firewood...