(First of two parts) Kon-chiki-chin. Kon-chiki-chin. The sounds of the rhythmic ohayashi music heard throughout the city of Kyoto accentuates the Gion Festival, the...
One of the most important and most celebrated events happening in Japan during the summertime is Tanabata 七夕. This iconic event is celebrated on July 7th....
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Source: wagashi_sanchan The seasonal changes are often celebrated in Japanese art, and the art of confectionery is no different. Every year we are treated to a...
Superfly Performance: Photo Credit Masato Yokoyama Fuji Rock Music Festival 2019 kicked off its 23nd year on Friday 26 July, with a menu of music...
Despite the sweltering heat, there are pleasant surprises to be found in Japan during the summer season. Ice pops and watermelon. Fireworks and fireflies. And...
With a week to go till Japan’s iconic Fuji Rock festival, this year’s unusually lingering rainy season isn't making music fans worried. The varied lineup...
Donguri Republic, the official Studio Ghibli merchandise store, have items to suit every type of Ghibli fan and are an elegant way to bring your...
Every year in Japan, as the spring season fades and when the temperature starts to rise, something magical happens. The conditions have to be almost...
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The Gion Festival, an historical celebration, attracts people from around the world and around the Japanese isles every year. However,...