Japanese Festivals
About well-known Japanese festivals and Japanese festival calendars.
Aoi Matsuri Festival
Information about Aoi Matsuri Festival in Kyoto.
Information about Aoi Matsuri Festival in Kyoto.
Hakata Dontaku Minato Matsuri
Information about Hakata Dontaku Festival in Fukuoka.
Information about Hakata Dontaku Festival in Fukuoka.
Bean Throwing Festivals in Shrines and Temples
On Setsubun day, bean throwing ceremonies are held at shrines and temples all over Japan. People visit there to throw beans or pick up beans. It'll be an interesting experience for you to see the bean throwing ceremony. Visit temples and shrines near you. Here is a list of famous bean throwing festivals in Japan.
On Setsubun day, bean throwing ceremonies are held at shrines and temples all over Japan. People visit there to throw beans or pick up beans. It'll be an interesting experience for you to see the bean throwing ceremony. Visit temples and shrines near you. Here is a list of famous bean throwing festivals in Japan.
Kyoto Jidai Matsuri
Information about Kyoto Jidai Matsuri in Heian Jingu Shrine.
Information about Kyoto Jidai Matsuri in Heian Jingu Shrine.
Sendai Tanabata Festival
Information about Sendai Tanabata Festival - Japanese festivals.
Information about Sendai Tanabata Festival - Japanese festivals.
Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival
Information about Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival in Kanagawa, Japan.
Information about Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival in Kanagawa, Japan.
Sanja Matsuri Festival, Tokyo Asakusa
Sanja matsuri festival in Tokyo Asakusa - Japanese festivals
Sanja matsuri festival in Tokyo Asakusa - Japanese festivals
Japanese Festivals: January - April
Lists popular festivals in Japan. From your About.com Guide.
Lists popular festivals in Japan. From your About.com Guide.
Japanese Festivals: May - August
Lists popular festivals in Japan. From your About.com Guide.
Lists popular festivals in Japan. From your About.com Guide.
Japanese Festivals: September - December
Lists popular festivals in Japan. From your About.com Guide.
Lists popular festivals in Japan. From your About.com Guide.
Japanese Festival - Hot Topics
A list of my Japanese festival articles.
A list of my Japanese festival articles.
Obon Festival
The 13th through 16th of August is called obon in Japan. Obon is a Buddhist event and one of the most important traditions for Japanese people.
The 13th through 16th of August is called obon in Japan. Obon is a Buddhist event and one of the most important traditions for Japanese people.
Kyoto Gion Festival
One of the most famous festivals in Japan: the meaning of this festival and what you can expect to see.
One of the most famous festivals in Japan: the meaning of this festival and what you can expect to see.
Aomori Nebuta Festival
A great festival of fire in Tohoku region.
A great festival of fire in Tohoku region.
Tanabata -Star Festival
July 7th is called Tanabata in Japan. This article tells you what Tanabata is and where to go to see Tanabata festivals.
July 7th is called Tanabata in Japan. This article tells you what Tanabata is and where to go to see Tanabata festivals.
Sapporo Snow Festival
The world's most beautiful and fascinating ice sculptures. From your About.com guide.
The world's most beautiful and fascinating ice sculptures. From your About.com guide.
Todaiji Omizutori - Water and Fire festival in Nara
Todaiji Omizutori - Water and Fire festival in Nara - Japanese festival
Todaiji Omizutori - Water and Fire festival in Nara - Japanese festival
Setsubun - Mame Maki
February 3rd or 4th, which is one day before risshun (the first day of spring on the lunar calendar), is called Setsubun in Japan. It's not a national holiday, but Setsubun mame maki (bean throwing) festivals are held on the day.
February 3rd or 4th, which is one day before risshun (the first day of spring on the lunar calendar), is called Setsubun in Japan. It's not a national holiday, but Setsubun mame maki (bean throwing) festivals are held on the day.
Japanese Plum Festivals
Viewing plum blossoms at Japanese gardens. From your About.com guide.
Viewing plum blossoms at Japanese gardens. From your About.com guide.
Tokyo Calendar
Festivals and events in Tokyo.
Festivals and events in Tokyo.
Japanese Festival Photos
A collection of pictures of different festivals in Japan.
A collection of pictures of different festivals in Japan.
Phallic Festivals in Japan
A list of phallic festivals in Japan.
A list of phallic festivals in Japan.
Japanese Fall Festivals
A list of festivals in autumn.
A list of festivals in autumn.
Halloween in Japan
Halloween events in Japan and cosplay in Japan - includes Japanese costume ideas for Halloween.
Halloween events in Japan and cosplay in Japan - includes Japanese costume ideas for Halloween.
Festivals
Describes Japanese festivals.
Describes Japanese festivals.