Held annually in Kyoto during July, the Gion Matsuri is among Japan's most renowned festivals. It began in 869 as a religious ...

Japans national flower, the cherry blossom is famous for its beautiful pink and white petals that bloom in the spring. It ...

Rick Garza, left, and Bubba Garza with the Dallas Sumo Club warm up before an exhibition during the Dallas Japanese Association's annual Akimatsuri Japanese Fall Festival near the border of ...

The Japanese Society of the Northern Mariana Islands announced thar the Japanese Autumn Festival will mark its 38th year on Oct. 26 from 5pm to 9pm at Sugar King Park. Japanese Autumn Festival ...

Known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan's civilization dates as far back as 30,000 years. Today, the archipelago seamlessly blends its rich history with its ultra-modern present. And while its ...

The festival is believed to have started around 700 years ago during the Nanboku-cho period (1336-1392). The prefectural government has designated the festival an intangible folk cultural property.

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Blooming flowers, longer days, and light breezes: spring is a wonderful time of year to travel. And, with winter fast ...