02Jul
The 18 most visually breathtaking Matsuri Festivals in Japan
INTRODUCTION There is a face of Japan that reveals itself only a few days a
01Jul
Japan’s wildest Festivals: 16 totally insane Matsuri events
INTRODUCTION In Japan, the sacred and the absurd sometimes walk hand in hand. It happens
30Jun
17 Matsuri Festivals you must see in Japan (the Famous once)
INTRODUCTION Every summer, thousands of lanterns light up in unison. Drums begin to beat, streets
26Jun
Japan’s Matsuri festivals: ancient rituals, wild celebration
PROLOGUE: A TYPICAL DAY AT A MATSURI. INSIDE THE EXPERIENCE It’s late afternoon when you
26Jun
From Koto to Taiko: a journey through Japan’s ancient sounds
Explore the enchanting realm of Japan’s ancestral music: instruments like Koto, Taiko, Shamisen and unfamiliar ones, carrying a deep cultural legacy.
25Jun
Japanese Geta: a legacy of wooden footwear and cultural symbols
1. ORIGINS AND HISTORY OF GETA Geta originated in Japan over a thousand years ago
24Jun
Kokeshi Dolls: their history, symbolism and collecting tips
Kokeshi dolls are small handcrafted works of art that encapsulate centuries of Japanese history, culture, and tradition. Discover more about those traditional Japanese collectibles.
20Dec
Japanese Dorayaki: traditional sweet or iconic POP Star?
1. A JAPANESE SWEET? THE JAPANESE SWEET! If you’ve ever traveled to Japan or even
