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The origins and legend of Tanabata: Japan’s “Star Festival”
One of the most important and most celebrated events happening in Japan during the summertime is Tanabata 七夕. This iconi
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[Hidden Wonders] Enjoy the Summer Cheer with Multicolored Nebuta Lanterns!
This is the season to be jolly! In Japan’s case, that means the season of summer festivals with delicious […]
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Firework Inspired Wagashi Bring the Beauty of Summer Festivals to Traditional Japanese Sweets
Source: wagashi_sanchan The seasonal changes are often celebrated in Japanese art, and the art of confectionery is no di
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[FUJI ROCK 2019] Reviewing the Best of Fuji Rock 2019
Superfly Performance: Photo Credit Masato Yokoyama Fuji Rock Music Festival 2019 kicked off its 23nd year on Friday 26
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Yosakoi and Awa Odori: Experiencing Shikoku’s Iconic Dance Festivals
Despite the sweltering heat, there are pleasant surprises to be found in Japan during the summer season. Ice pops [&he
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Preview Fuji Rock Music Festival 2019: Our Picks for This Year
With a week to go till Japan’s iconic Fuji Rock festival, this year’s unusually lingering rainy season isn’t making [&
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Adorable Summer Totoro Tableware Is Perfect for Any Ghibli Fan’s Dinner Set
Donguri Republic, the official Studio Ghibli merchandise store, have items to suit every type of Ghibli fan and are [&
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Watch the Forest Fireflies of Ishigaki Declare Their Summer Love
Every year in Japan, as the spring season fades and when the temperature starts to rise, something magical happens. [&
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Fight Tokyo’s September Blues with Art Aquarium Exhibition
With temperatures cooling down and summer drawing to a close, are you finding yourself engulfed by the back-to-work Sept
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Gion Festival Parade Cancelled Due to Heatwave
The Gion Festival, an historical celebration, attracts people from around the world and around […]