Narita Taiko Festival（成田太鼓祭）
Every April, Narita Taiko Festival takes place over two days at the famous Naritasan Shinshoji Temple (成田山新勝寺) in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. It is one of the top wadaiko (Japanese …
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How To Enjoy Natsumatsuri
When you visit Japan, you might have seen a summer festival. It might be a famous one or a very local one. Right, Natsumatsuri (夏祭り) is a summer festival that …
How To Enjoy Nebuta Festival, Summer Festival in Aomori
Have you ever participated in a summer festival in Japan? I will introduce one of Japan’s most passionate summer festivals, which you can even participate in, Aomori Nebuta Festival. What …
A Summer Evening Stroll Along the River, Feeling the Spirit of Awa Odori
“Festivals” are an integral part of people’s lives, representing a place’s local customs and culture. Japan has a rich array of festivals, each with its own unique characteristics. “Bon Odori” …
Fujiidera City (藤井寺市) Part 2: Ways to enjoy the modern-day Fujiidera
This will be a continuation from Part 1. I wrote about the history and sightseeing spots of Fujiidera City. On top of that, I focused on the World Heritage Site …