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  • A large group of men carry a golden portable shrine for Gion Matsuri

    Gion Matsuri: Japanese Culture Meets Spectacle

    Japan has tons of amazing festivals, but three stand out as the country’s “Big 3 Festivals”. One stands out as a Kyoto original festival that attracts tons of people every year and has its own regional variations. That festival is Gion Matsuri, and we’ve put together an in-depth guide this amazing, culture-filled festival.

  • A group of women in green kimonos and straw hats do Toyama's Obon dance

    All About Obon Festival: Japan’s Holiday of Spirits

    In Japan, there are holiday seasons that everyone looks forward to, both for a break and to enjoy different festivities. New Years comes in winter, Golden Week in spring, and Silver Week in fall.