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How Christmas Is Celebrated In Zambia, The African Way

Christmas in Zambia is not celebrated like it is done in the rest of the western world. The most important day is December 24, Christmas Eve. Many Za...

Mcfirster H.

TOKUSHIMA AWA ODORI DANCE FESTIVAL (video)

Awa Odori Dance is based on the Bon festival performed in the castle town of Tokushima. In fact Bon Festival is held in every prefecture in Japan. ...

Hideo Y.

Sumo Introduction For Your Great Experience

Sumo is a traditional sport related witrh Shinto ritual and recently very much familiar not only with Japanese people but alos forigners coming to Jap...

Kashima H.

New Yorker coming local shrine for autumn festival, Kyoto

Autumn is blessed harvest season with natural bounty. Rice, vegetables, persimmons, grapes, apples, and chestnuts roasting in the open fires,,, Loc...

Shin Y.

Cherry Blossom Season in Japan: The 5 Best Spots in Tokyo To See Them

Springtime in Japan is the season for cherry blossoms. And with the blooming of cherry blossoms comes festivals and events that you must see. In Tokyo...

Akane N.

The Wide Campus of Hokkaido University in Middle of Fall

Re: Fully Enjoying The Wide Campus of Hokkaido University in Middle of Fall It was an exceptionally beautiful day today in the largest city in the No...

Yoshi K.

Obon Vacation: Buddhist "Halloween"

Obon is the week in Summer that many Japanese suppose the spirits of the departed come back to the loved ones, following Buddhist custom. Many family...

Yoko T.

Popular Events and Festivals in Tokyo to Experience

Tokyo is an incredible city, which has many attractions for visitors to discover. Do you know what can make Tokyo even cooler? All the different and i...

Kenzia V.

My town’s festival "The Sutra of Great Wisdom of Thunder" in February - Dragged-up Bearers

My town festival called ”Ikazuchi Dai-Hannya” is held the 4th Sunday of every February. About 50 young and old men who dressed up like women with lips...

Mari K.

Are they Maiko or Geiko ?

Geiko is high-sensed sophisticated women who have eminent skills like dancing, singing , playing with an instrument and even pleasurable social conver...

Shin Y.

To Silver land from Golden temple in Kyoto

It takes only 40 minutes from Kyoto to snow world. After sightseeing of temples and shrines, how about enjoy snow play ? Even a visitor not familiar ...

Shin Y.

Kyoto, Yakitori with beer so terrific !

A YAKITORI is a casual Japanese dish using charcoal-grilled chicken skewed bamboo sticks. It can be served either sweet soy sauce or just salt. SAP...

Shin Y.

Flower Festival in Yokohama

Now in Yokohama , flower festival is taking place through Jun 4. You can enjoy flowers not only in parks but also road side. It is nice to visit to re...

Hiroshi Y.

Tokyo Halloween 2016 - Events and What to do

Over the past 5 years Halloween has become an increasingly popular holiday in Japan. Tokyo hosts many Halloween events, suitable for adults or childre...

Amy D.

The Best Winter Festivals in Japan (2016-2017)

Winter in Japan is a sight to be seen. The top festivals for 2016-2017 to see in Japan during Winter are the European themed Christmas markets, Sappor...

Amy D.

5 Wonderful Festivals In Tokyo For Your Enjoyment!

The top 5 best festivals in Tokyo that you must see are the Kanda Festival, Sanja Festival, Sanno Festival, Asakusa Samba Festival and the Sumidagawa ...

Amy D.

10 Great Places in Japan To Appreciate Cherry Blossoms

The top 10 places to view cherry blossoms in Japan are Chidori-ga-fuchi, Nara park, Ueno park, Matsue Castle, Himeji castle, Osaka castle, Shibazakura...

Amy D.

Top 5 Best Festivals In Tokyo You Can't Miss!

1- Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival)Photo by PlanetyzeAsakusa’s Sanja Festival, boasting 700 years of history. Mikoshi (portable shrines) and floats are ...

Coelho C.

Looks like an ordinary paddy field but...

Actually, this is a special paddy field in Kitaushima, Sado Island The paddy field has turned into golden-brown and waits to be harvested soon. I...

Fujiko M.

Japanese summer festival in Haneda Airport

This is a scene of the summer festival held on 27 August at the Haneda Airport International terminal. Do you understand what they are doing?...

Toshiko K.

Festivals coming very soon in Sado!

First comes..."Hakusan-maru Matsuri" in Shukunegi on Jul. 24. Please look at this beautiful wooden sailing freight ship under the blue sky...

Fujiko M.

Japan Top 10 Festivals and Events

1. Shibazakura Festival (Fuji Five Lakes)Photo by PlanetyzeThe Fuji Shibazakura Festival held annually from April to June is an event only in the spri...

Triplelights official blog B.

Dirty but sacred ritual is coming soon in Sado

Quite unique shrine ritual in Sado called "Taasobi shinji". Can you imagine what this is? Is it a commedy show? Actually, this is a sacred shrine r...

Fujiko M.

Ebisu Festival Imamiya & Nishinomiya Shrines (video )

Enjoy Video !! Ebisu Festivals are held on January 9th, 10th and 11th every year. Ebisu is one of the seven fortune deities consisting o...

Hideo Y.

Surround Yourself With Youngsters at the Annual 'Gakusai's

All of Japan’s universities and some of its colleges hold gakusai, or students’ festivals, every year in autumn. Most of the after school circ...

Mieke A.

Geil! Have a German Beer at Oktoberfest in Japan

There are so many beer and Oktober fests in Japan, I cannot possibly list them all here. But I do have some suggestions. Prosit! Akihabara O...

Mieke A.

Lost at the Hyatt Tokyo: Live Music at the New York Bar

New York Bar The bar famous for starring in the movie ‘Lost in Translation’. Be stylish like Bill and see for yourself. Address 3-7-1-...

Mieke A.

OSAKA SUMMER FESTIVAL No.3 Watch a Video !!

TENJIN　MATSURI　FESTIVAL INTRODUCTION Tenjin Matsuri Festival began in the year 954, two years after Osaka Tenmangu Shrine was built.It is o...

Hideo Y.

OSAKA SUMMER FESTIVAL No.2 Watch a Video !!

Umeda Ohatsutenjin / Transformers / Yukata and Doraemon Festival OHATSUTENJIN SUMMER FESTIVAL Ohatsutenjin Summer Festival was held at Umeda, cent...

Hideo Y.

Summer Fireworks Festivals in Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Wakayama 2014

Here’s a list of the 2014 Summer Fireworks Festivals in Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Wakayama. There’s a chance that the schedule might...

Triplelights official blog B.

Summer Fireworks Festivals in Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, Shizuoka 2014

Here’s a list of the 2014 Summer Fireworks Festivals in Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi and Shizuoka. There’s a chance that the schedule mi...

Triplelights official blog B.

Summer Fireworks Festivals in Tokyo 2014

Here’s a list of the 2014 Summer Fireworks Festivals in Tokyo. There’s a chance that the schedule might change according to the weather. In c...

Triplelights official blog B.

Events & Festivals Posts

How Christmas Is Celebrated In Zambia, The African Way

Christmas in Zambia is not celebrated like it is done in the rest of the western world. The most important day is December 24, Christmas Eve. Many Za...

TOKUSHIMA AWA ODORI DANCE FESTIVAL (video)

Awa Odori Dance is based on the Bon festival performed in the castle town of Tokushima. In fact Bon Festival is held in every prefecture in Japan. ...

Sumo Introduction For Your Great Experience

Sumo is a traditional sport related witrh Shinto ritual and recently very much familiar not only with Japanese people but alos forigners coming to Jap...

New Yorker coming local shrine for autumn festival, Kyoto

Autumn is blessed harvest season with natural bounty. Rice, vegetables, persimmons, grapes, apples, and chestnuts roasting in the open fires,,, Loc...

Cherry Blossom Season in Japan: The 5 Best Spots in Tokyo To See Them

Springtime in Japan is the season for cherry blossoms. And with the blooming of cherry blossoms comes festivals and events that you must see. In Tokyo...

The Wide Campus of Hokkaido University in Middle of Fall

Re: Fully Enjoying The Wide Campus of Hokkaido University in Middle of Fall It was an exceptionally beautiful day today in the largest city in the No...

Obon Vacation: Buddhist "Halloween"

Obon is the week in Summer that many Japanese suppose the spirits of the departed come back to the loved ones, following Buddhist custom. Many family...

Popular Events and Festivals in Tokyo to Experience

Tokyo is an incredible city, which has many attractions for visitors to discover. Do you know what can make Tokyo even cooler? All the different and i...

My town’s festival "The Sutra of Great Wisdom of Thunder" in February - Dragged-up Bearers

My town festival called ”Ikazuchi Dai-Hannya” is held the 4th Sunday of every February. About 50 young and old men who dressed up like women with lips...

Are they Maiko or Geiko ?

Geiko is high-sensed sophisticated women who have eminent skills like dancing, singing , playing with an instrument and even pleasurable social conver...

To Silver land from Golden temple in Kyoto

It takes only 40 minutes from Kyoto to snow world. After sightseeing of temples and shrines, how about enjoy snow play ? Even a visitor not familiar ...

Kyoto, Yakitori with beer so terrific !

A YAKITORI is a casual Japanese dish using charcoal-grilled chicken skewed bamboo sticks. It can be served either sweet soy sauce or just salt. SAP...

Flower Festival in Yokohama

Now in Yokohama , flower festival is taking place through Jun 4. You can enjoy flowers not only in parks but also road side. It is nice to visit to re...

Tokyo Halloween 2016 - Events and What to do

Over the past 5 years Halloween has become an increasingly popular holiday in Japan. Tokyo hosts many Halloween events, suitable for adults or childre...

The Best Winter Festivals in Japan (2016-2017)

Winter in Japan is a sight to be seen. The top festivals for 2016-2017 to see in Japan during Winter are the European themed Christmas markets, Sappor...

5 Wonderful Festivals In Tokyo For Your Enjoyment!

The top 5 best festivals in Tokyo that you must see are the Kanda Festival, Sanja Festival, Sanno Festival, Asakusa Samba Festival and the Sumidagawa ...

10 Great Places in Japan To Appreciate Cherry Blossoms

The top 10 places to view cherry blossoms in Japan are Chidori-ga-fuchi, Nara park, Ueno park, Matsue Castle, Himeji castle, Osaka castle, Shibazakura...

Top 5 Best Festivals In Tokyo You Can't Miss!

1- Sanja Matsuri (Sanja Festival)Photo by PlanetyzeAsakusa’s Sanja Festival, boasting 700 years of history. Mikoshi (portable shrines) and floats are ...

Looks like an ordinary paddy field but...

Actually, this is a special paddy field in Kitaushima, Sado Island The paddy field has turned into golden-brown and waits to be harvested soon. I...

Japanese summer festival in Haneda Airport

This is a scene of the summer festival held on 27 August at the Haneda Airport International terminal. Do you understand what they are doing?...

Festivals coming very soon in Sado!

First comes..."Hakusan-maru Matsuri" in Shukunegi on Jul. 24. Please look at this beautiful wooden sailing freight ship under the blue sky...

Japan Top 10 Festivals and Events

1. Shibazakura Festival (Fuji Five Lakes)Photo by PlanetyzeThe Fuji Shibazakura Festival held annually from April to June is an event only in the spri...

Dirty but sacred ritual is coming soon in Sado

Quite unique shrine ritual in Sado called "Taasobi shinji". Can you imagine what this is? Is it a commedy show? Actually, this is a sacred shrine r...

Ebisu Festival Imamiya & Nishinomiya Shrines (video )

Enjoy Video !! Ebisu Festivals are held on January 9th, 10th and 11th every year. Ebisu is one of the seven fortune deities consisting o...

Surround Yourself With Youngsters at the Annual 'Gakusai's

All of Japan’s universities and some of its colleges hold gakusai, or students’ festivals, every year in autumn. Most of the after school circ...

Geil! Have a German Beer at Oktoberfest in Japan

There are so many beer and Oktober fests in Japan, I cannot possibly list them all here. But I do have some suggestions. Prosit! Akihabara O...

Lost at the Hyatt Tokyo: Live Music at the New York Bar

New York Bar The bar famous for starring in the movie ‘Lost in Translation’. Be stylish like Bill and see for yourself. Address 3-7-1-...

OSAKA SUMMER FESTIVAL No.3 Watch a Video !!

TENJIN MATSURI FESTIVAL INTRODUCTION Tenjin Matsuri Festival began in the year 954, two years after Osaka Tenmangu Shrine was built.It is o...

OSAKA SUMMER FESTIVAL No.2 Watch a Video !!

Umeda Ohatsutenjin / Transformers / Yukata and Doraemon Festival OHATSUTENJIN SUMMER FESTIVAL Ohatsutenjin Summer Festival was held at Umeda, cent...

Summer Fireworks Festivals in Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Wakayama 2014

Here’s a list of the 2014 Summer Fireworks Festivals in Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Nara, Shiga and Wakayama. There’s a chance that the schedule might...

Summer Fireworks Festivals in Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, Shizuoka 2014

Here’s a list of the 2014 Summer Fireworks Festivals in Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi and Shizuoka. There’s a chance that the schedule mi...

Summer Fireworks Festivals in Tokyo 2014

Here’s a list of the 2014 Summer Fireworks Festivals in Tokyo. There’s a chance that the schedule might change according to the weather. In c...

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TENJIN　MATSURI　FESTIVAL INTRODUCTION Tenjin Matsuri Festival began in the year 954, two years after Osaka Tenmangu Shrine was built.It is o...