Experience Japan’s vibrant culture through summer festivals

Experience Japan’s vibrant culture through summer festivals  “https://japanrailtimes.japanrailcafe.com.sg/web/filebox/6.Summer%20Festival%20-.jpeg?_t=1690815970″   ” https://tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/japanese-culture-and-tradition/japanese-summer-festival/“ Here in Japan we are known for our rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions. We offer a dazzling array of festivals during the summer months, specifically July through September. For first time visitors, prepare to immerse yourself in a spectacular showcasing of colors, sounds and rituals that capture what Japanese culture is truly about. Gion Matsuri One of Japan’s most famous festivals, kicks off in July in Kyoto. This event dates back to thousands of years ago and is a celebration of Japan’s ancient capital. Occurring over the entire month of July, but the main events and processions usually occur on […]

Omiyage in Japan: Our Guide to Japan’s Gift Giving Culture

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Yukie Chiri: Preserving the Soul of the Ainu Culture

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Tsukimi: Moonviewing Festival

September in Japan is a month of transition, with the weather quickly changing from scorching hot to rather pleasant, with the odd typhoon thrown in.
One traditional Japanese event held in September is Tsukimi, or “moon viewing festival”, celebrated annually to honour the autumn moon.