The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture have announced a major new cultural festival, “TOKYO Wasshoi,” which will take place from 12-14 September on Gyoko-dori avenue in front of...
Japan’s Gion Festival, held each July in Kyoto, is evolving into a zero waste festival. It continues its effort this year, with the Gion Festival Zero Waste Operation opening volunteer recruitment for its 2025 campaign, calling on individuals and...
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...
Some parts of Japan are renowned for experiencing heavy snowfall. As of 2023, data indicates that six cities in Japan are among the snowiest in the world. On average, Sapporo the capital city of Hokkaido, receives approximately 4.8 meters (about 191...
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...