Matsuri, or Japanese festivals, are ideal for sustainability. Originally a ritual to respect kami and nature, these festivals have evolved to become a symbol for community building, a connection to nature, and even sustainable leadership...
At Ise Jingu, one of Japan’s most revered Shinto shrines, a sacred tradition known as Shikinen Sengu is observed every 20 years. During this ceremony, a new shrine is constructed adjacent to the existing one, and the sacred object known as the...
One of Japan’s iconic summer spectacles is its festivals, and in the Kansai region, two of the country’s three major festivals, the Gion Matsuri in Kyoto and the Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka, hold special significance. The sense of unity and...