The first Nara Ootateyama Matsuri

Speaking of Nara in the winter, we imagine pure white frost covering the lawn of Nara Park, white breath of deer Read More…

Have you heard of “Nihon Yakei Isan (A Night View Inheritance of Japan)”? This title was launched in 2004 in order to broaden and enhance domestic and foreign interest Read More…

Hita is a western city in Oita, one of the prefectures on the island of Kyushu, and located on the border between Fukuoka and Kumamoto. The city is surrounded by Read More…

Kumamoto Prefecture suffered from a series of large scale earthquakes in the Kumamoto Earthquakes in April 2016. It greatly affected the lives of people living Read More…

In mid-October every year, Kikuchi City of Kumamoto Prefecture hosts an autumn festival during the festival period of Kikuchi Shrine. The local residents friendly Read More…

“Wasshoi, Wasshoi” chant the Mikoshi carriers while carrying the portable shrine.

With vigorous chanting, we are introducing “mikoshi” portable Read More…

Great excitement of festivals fills the Tohoku Region when the month of August arrives. Yamagata Prefecture is no exception with its “Hanagasa Matsuri (Flower Hat Dance)”, Read More…

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Fussa is a city where good fortune is born. It is about 40 minutes away from Shinjuku by the most rapid, special express train. Combining the kanji “福” that means happiness and Read More…

“Fukushima Waraji Festival” is held in August every year in association with another festival called “Akatsuki Mairi,” which is held annually in February in Fukushima Prefecture. Read More…