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Mountain Day: A National Holiday in Japan to Ap...
"Mountain Day" (Japanese: 山の日, Yama no hi) is one of Japan's national holidays, observed annually on August 11. It was newly established in 2016 with the aim of encouraging people...
Mountain Day: A National Holiday in Japan to Ap...
"Mountain Day" (Japanese: 山の日, Yama no hi) is one of Japan's national holidays, observed annually on August 11. It was newly established in 2016 with the aim of encouraging people...
Vermilion Lights Enveloping Summer Nights at Fu...
Fushimi Inari Taisha holds various festivals and sacred rituals throughout the year, but the largest of these is the Motomiya-sai (Main Shrine Festival). This festival began in 1961 (Showa 36)...
Vermilion Lights Enveloping Summer Nights at Fu...
Fushimi Inari Taisha holds various festivals and sacred rituals throughout the year, but the largest of these is the Motomiya-sai (Main Shrine Festival). This festival began in 1961 (Showa 36)...
Tanabata – A Night of Wishes to the Stars: The ...
Every year on July 7th, a traditional Japanese event called Tanabata is held across the country—a festival overflowing with romance and heartfelt wishes. The day commemorates the legend of Orihime...
Tanabata – A Night of Wishes to the Stars: The ...
Every year on July 7th, a traditional Japanese event called Tanabata is held across the country—a festival overflowing with romance and heartfelt wishes. The day commemorates the legend of Orihime...
Timeless Elegance of Gion Festival: Tradition M...
July in Kyoto is a time of tradition and passion! The Gion Festival is one of Japan’s grandest traditional celebrations and a symbolic event of Japanese summer culture. Lasting an...
Timeless Elegance of Gion Festival: Tradition M...
July in Kyoto is a time of tradition and passion! The Gion Festival is one of Japan’s grandest traditional celebrations and a symbolic event of Japanese summer culture. Lasting an...
More Than Just a Breeze: Unfolding the Culture ...
Japanese fans originated in the Heian period (around the 9th century), and were initially made of wooden or bamboo boards and used mainly at court for aristocratic ceremonies. At that...
More Than Just a Breeze: Unfolding the Culture ...
Japanese fans originated in the Heian period (around the 9th century), and were initially made of wooden or bamboo boards and used mainly at court for aristocratic ceremonies. At that...
Happy Father’s Day!
Father’s Day this year falls on Sunday, June 15. It’s a special day to say “thank you” to Dad and show your appreciation for everything he does. Every year, we...
Happy Father’s Day!
Father’s Day this year falls on Sunday, June 15. It’s a special day to say “thank you” to Dad and show your appreciation for everything he does. Every year, we...