Every year in February in Misoku-cho Rokugo, Akita Prefecture, the "Rokugo no Kamakura Festival", with its history and tradition, takes place. "Rokugo no Kamakura", which is designated as a national important intangible folk cultural asset, has a history of over 700 years. It is a traditional event created by people of Misato-cho Rokugo, wishing for good harvests, safety and … [Read more...] about Rokugo no Takeuchi (Bamboo Fight Festival of Rokugo), Akita
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Otaru Yukiakari no Michi (Otaru Snow Light Path), Hokkaido
Otaru, a historic port town located next to Sapporo. The atmosphere of the city is full of tourists at any time of the year. "Otaru Yukiakari no Michi" (Otaru Snow Light Path) (Otaru Yukiakari no Michi) is held every year in Otaru and the 21st event in 2019. Today, it is a popular event that 500,000 people visit every year despite the 10-day event. Speaking of winter Hokkaido, … [Read more...] about Otaru Yukiakari no Michi (Otaru Snow Light Path), Hokkaido
Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival, Aomori
“Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival” is one of Aomori's three major Nebuta Festivals, along with the “Aomori Nebuta Festival” and the “Hirosaki Neputa Festival”. As the name suggests, Nebuta stands, the largest being 23 meters tall. The appearance of Tachineputa, which is equivalent to the height of a seven-storey building, as it walks through the city, is a scene where a special … [Read more...] about Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival, Aomori
Pantu Festival, Okinawa
"Pantu Festival" is an event to get rid of evil spirits that is taking place in Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture. It is an unusual rare festival in other parts of Japan and has also been designated as important intangible folk cultural asset. The Pantu Festival is held in two districts of Hirarashimajiri and Uenonobaru of Miyakojima. Each type has a different format, but the one … [Read more...] about Pantu Festival, Okinawa
Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Noh Farce), Kyoto
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 the sightseeing spots of Sagano such as Daikakuji Temple, Jojakkoji Temple, … [Read more...] about Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Noh Farce), Kyoto
Kyo no Tanabata (Star Festival of Kyo), Kyoto
"Kyo no Tanabata" (Star Festival of Kyo) is an event that colors summer nights in Kyoto with light. It is held in Kyoto city every August, on the theme of "Wish", after "Tanabata", an event that wishes once a year. Fantastic art of light that colors the river and riverbanks of Kamogawa is amazing. This event is becoming popular every year since you can enjoy fantastic light up … [Read more...] about Kyo no Tanabata (Star Festival of Kyo), Kyoto
Shoro Nagashi Festival (Spirit Boat Procession), Nagasaki
"Shoro Nagashi Festival" (Spirit Boat Procession) which is the typical summer of Nagasaki Prefecture in the third week of August is done to mourn the spirit of the deceased. Generally speaking, "Bon" is said to be the period to welcome and hold a religious service for the spirits of our ancestors and relatives, but there are differences in how to provide such services in … [Read more...] about Shoro Nagashi Festival (Spirit Boat Procession), Nagasaki
Shikotsuko Hyoto Matsuri (Lake Shikotsu Ice Pillar Festival), Hokkaido
Lake Shikotsu in Chitose city, Hokkaido, the high transparency is one of the best in the whole country. The beautiful water that is qualified as No. 1 in the water quality survey is shining deep and beautiful light blue called “Lake Shikotsu Blue". In addition, there are facilities such as Lake Shikotsu Onsen and Hokkaido's only "vacation village" around Lake Shikotsu, and it … [Read more...] about Shikotsuko Hyoto Matsuri (Lake Shikotsu Ice Pillar Festival), Hokkaido
Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival, Nagasaki
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 is a festival with lots of performances influenced by Portugal, the Netherlands, China … [Read more...] about Nagasaki-Kunchi Festival, Nagasaki
Dazaifu Lights of Ancient City (Koto no Hikari), Fukuoka
Dazaifu city is known as one of the leading tourist attractions in Fukuoka prefecture. Not only the "Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine", the main hall is designated as an important cultural property, it is full of spots where you can feel the history such as the Kyushu National Museum and Kanzeon-ji Temple. In such Dazaifu City, "Dazaifu Lights of Ancient City" (Koto no Hikari) will be … [Read more...] about Dazaifu Lights of Ancient City (Koto no Hikari), Fukuoka