A festival with lots of performances influenced by Portugal, the Netherlands, China etc The Edo Shogunate of Japan closed the country to foreigners. In such circumstances, Nagasaki, which was one of the few contacts with overseas, was a city where its own culture developed. The exotic "Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival" will be famous especially in Nagasaki culture of such history. It … [Read more...] about Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival, Nagasaki
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Nachi no Ogi Matsuri, Wakayama
One of Japan's three great fire festivals There are several festivals in Japan that are held in the mountains. They have different charm and power than the lively and gorgeous festival in the city. Among them, "Nachi no Ogi Matsuri Festival" is one of Japan's three great fire festivals. The state that the men are holding the torches that the fire is burning is going through … [Read more...] about Nachi no Ogi Matsuri, Wakayama
Saga Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
The stunning "Saga Festival picture scroll" painted in the Edo period is exhibited at Seiryoji Temple Saga Matsuri Festival is a long history festival. The three festivals of Kyoto's representative “Aoi Festival”, “Gion Festival”, and “Jidai Matsuri Festival” are called "The Three Major Festivals of Kyoto". However, there are opinions that this Saga Matsuri festival is more … [Read more...] about Saga Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Yamaga Lantern Festival, Kumamoto
"Thousand people lantern dance" shows the highest excitement in the Yamaga lantern festival "Yamaga Lantern Festival" is a summer scenary that continues from ancient times in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Every year on August 15th and 16th, the beautiful lanterns flicker on Yamaga night. A beautiful "golden lantern" made only of Japanese paper and paste is raised above the … [Read more...] about Yamaga Lantern Festival, Kumamoto
Niihama Taiko Matsuri (Niihama Drum Festival), Ehime
The fighting festival that has continued since the Heian period "Niihama Taiko Matsuri" (Niihama Drum Festival) in Ehime Prefecture is a festival known as the Three Major Fighting Festival in Japan. It was held for 3 days from October 16th to 18th as an annual event to pray for good harvest in autumn and has gained great popularity. "Niihama Taiko Matsuri" is said to be a "man … [Read more...] about Niihama Taiko Matsuri (Niihama Drum Festival), Ehime
Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Noh Farce), Kyoto
Folk performing arts designated as important intangible folk cultural properties Seiryoji Temple is a historic old temple with treasure of many important cultural properties, including the Buddha statue of National Treasure. It is located about 1 kilometer north from Arashiyama Togetsu Bridge in Kyoto's leading sightseeing area. It can be used as a starting point for exploring … [Read more...] about Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Noh Farce), Kyoto
Kokura Gion Daiko (Japanese Drum Festival), Fukuoka
Must-see brilliant drumstick-work! "Kokura Gion Daiko" (Japanese Drum Festival) is an annual festival in summer held in July every year in Kitakyushu City Kokura Kita Ward. It is the tradition "Kokura Gion Daiko" traditionally transmitted from the Edo period to color the festival. On the festival day, the decorated drums walk through the city center from the castle town of … [Read more...] about Kokura Gion Daiko (Japanese Drum Festival), Fukuoka
Onbashira Matsuri (Onbashira Festival), Nagano
One of Japan's three biggest odd festivals "Suwa Taisha Shrine" with the precincts in the Lake Suwa area in the central part of Nagano prefecture is a shrine that is a true shrine that appeared in "Kojiki" (Records of Ancient Matters). Its origin is said to have been around 1500 to 2000 years ago. It is also famous as the total headquarters of “Suwa Shrine” in various parts of … [Read more...] about Onbashira Matsuri (Onbashira Festival), Nagano
Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Eelegance and energeticness The Gion Festival is held every year for one month from July 1 to 31. "Kon kon chikitin konchikichin, konchikichin". With the sound of "Gion Bayashi" (Gion Festival Music), Kyoto in July is full of Gion Festival. Gion Festival is a festival with a very long history that has been held for more than a thousand years. From July 1st (Kippuiri) to 31st … [Read more...] about Gion Matsuri Festival, Kyoto
Zao Juhyo Festival (Snow Monsters), Yamagata
A magnificent natural artwork "Zao Juhyo Festival" will be held at Zao Onsen Ski Resort at the best time to see Juhyo. Juhyo, a special feature of winter in Zao, are formed through moisture in the air when the Aomori Fir trees freeze and snow accumulates on them. Juhyo, created by the unusual weather conditions of the Zao Mountain Range, is also known as a "snow monster" and … [Read more...] about Zao Juhyo Festival (Snow Monsters), Yamagata