“Sapporo Snow Festival” is a big winter event that attracts many tourists not only from Japan but also from abroad. But in fact, you might be wondering what's so much fun to see the snow and what's attractive after all? In addition to enjoying the power and beauty of the so-called “Big Snow Statue,” the Sapporo Snow Festival has recently shown new attractions and excitement, … [Read more...] about Sapporo Snow Festival, Hokkaido
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Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art), Kagawa
"Zenigata Sunae" (Sand Art) of "Kanei Tsuho" (old Japnanese coins), a popular tourist spot in Kannonji, Kagawa Prefecture. It is a huge sand picture that imitates the money “Kanei Tsuho” that was widely used in the Edo period. The currency “Kanei Tsuho” began to be made from the Kanei period (at the beginning of the Edo period) and was used until the end of the Edo period. And … [Read more...] about Zenigata Sunae (Sand Art), Kagawa
Namahage Sedo Festival, Akita
“Namahage Sedo Festival”, one of the “Michinoku Great Snow Festival”, is a winter festival that represents Oga's winter at Shinzan Shrine in Kitaura, Oga City, Akita Prefecture. Starting in 1964, it is held every February for 3 days on the second Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This festival is a popular event for tourists every year when you can experience the power of the … [Read more...] about Namahage Sedo Festival, Akita
KAWAII MONSTER CAFE, Tokyo
Cafe restaurant “KAWAII MONSTER CAFE HARAJUKU” by popular producer Sebastian Masuda. Fashionable interiors are also a hot topic, but the food and drinks are colorful and cute. Why don't you visit this café that is becoming a new famous place in Harajuku? “KAWAII MONSTER CAFE” is a café-restaurant by Sebastian Masuda, producer of the famous Harajuku shop “6% DOKIDOKI”. It is … [Read more...] about KAWAII MONSTER CAFE, Tokyo
Mount Hakodate (Hakodateyama), Hokkaido
Mt. Hakodate is famous for its night view, but there are also many attractions for the daytime view "Day view". Unlike the popular night view, there are few people and you can see the scenery slowly. From the top of the mountain, you can see the churches at the base, the bay area, and the Goryokaku Tower. Access is convenient if you use the streetcars that connect the main … [Read more...] about Mount Hakodate (Hakodateyama), Hokkaido
Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri Festival, Tokyo
The Fukagawa Hachiman Festival is held in August and is counted as one of the three major Edo festivals. The charm of the Fukagawa Hachiman Festival can be described as the “throwing water” in the alias “Mikoshi Togyo” (a Shinto ritual where a mikoshi (portable shrine) parades to pray for happiness of people lining the path of the parade) and “Mizukake Water Festival”. As the … [Read more...] about Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri Festival, Tokyo
Tsunan Yuki Matsuri (Tsunan Snow Festival), Niigata
The Tsunan Snow Festival is a snow festival held in Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's largest snowfall areas. The sight of the gentle and beautiful sky lanterns flying up and down in the sky is like entering the magical world of the Disney movie Rapunzel. The Tsunan Snow Festival is an annual snow festival held in Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture, and started … [Read more...] about Tsunan Yuki Matsuri (Tsunan Snow Festival), Niigata
Shimonada-eki Station, Ehime
Ehime Prefecture is famous for its haiku and hot springs. The nature of Ehime, sandwiched between the Shikoku Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, nurtures this culture and climate. The benefits are from "Umi no Sachi" (Gifts of Sea) to "Yama no Sachi" (Gifts of Mountain). From small children to couples, there are plenty of sightseeing spots where you can experience pure history … [Read more...] about Shimonada-eki Station, Ehime
Awa Odori Dance Festival, Tokushima
Awa Odori Dance is a Bon festival dance that originated in Tokushima Prefecture with over 400 years of history. A group of dancers called "Ren" dances to the rhythm of the double beat. The Awa Odori Dance Festival will be held all over the country, but the "Awa Odori Dance Festival" held in Tokushima City is one of the largest in the country. About 100,000 dancers will make … [Read more...] about Awa Odori Dance Festival, Tokushima
Villa Santorini, Kochi
Santorini, a popular tourist destination in Greece, is an island with a beautiful contrast between the white buildings lined with cliffs and the blue sea, which is nicknamed “miraculous island”. Do you know that there is also a resort hotel that you can experience such as if you are on such Santorini, in Japan? "Villa Santorini" is located in the area from the mouth of the … [Read more...] about Villa Santorini, Kochi