Today’s Japan Photo: Ohara Hadaka Matsuri 大原はだか祭り
If you like to see naked men running in the sea, then you would want to participate in the Ohara Hadaka Matsuri 大原はだか祭り in Chi....
27 Sep 10:30 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Kishiwada Danjiri Festival 岸和田だんじり祭
Over the weekend, the popular Kishiwada Danjiri Festival 岸和田だんじり祭 was held in Osaka prefecture. For Today’s Japan Photo, w....
20 Sep 10:21 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
The CIR Files #6 – Owara Kaze no Bon Festival (おわら風の盆まつり）
Last week I went to a festival in Yatsuo, a town in southern Toyama, called the Owara Kaze no Bon matsuri. It seems that in recent years thi....
7 Sep 9:22 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Byakko matsuri
The Byakko Matsuri takes place during the first weekend of April in Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi.Children dressed as white foxes parade through the....
7 Sep 9:02 am  from  Ojisan Jake   [Profile]  [Recent] 
The Photographs of Frederic Devos
This is the fourth in a continuing series of profiles of Kyoto-based photographers. Each photographer chooses five of their favorite picture....
3 Sep 8:59 pm  from  deep kyoto   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Kobe Obon Dancing Summer 2010
Here are the photos and the video from this year Obon Dancing festival (or Obon odori – お盆踊り in Japanese). Even though it looks li....
23 Aug 5:31 pm  from  Chottomatte\\   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Gonokawa Matsuri Parade
Monday was the annual Gonokawa Matsuri in Gotsu.Dragon Boat racing, kagura, brass band, hip-hop dancing, and of course fireworks.For the fir....
17 Aug 11:44 pm  from  Ojisan Jake   [Profile]  [Recent] 
VJ Day
Today is 「終戦記念日」 (lit. “Anniversary of the end of the war”), or, as it’s referred to in the West, VJ Day. So today is th....
15 Aug 6:16 pm  from  Tokyo Five   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Awa Odori Features Kara no Kyoukai Uchiwa
Apart from the awesome Kara no Kyoukai Posters, the organisers of the Awa Odori festival also produced these lovely Japanese round fans (Uch....
14 Aug 8:51 pm  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
2010 Bon Odori
From Wiki: Bon Odori (盆踊り, meaning simply Bon dance is an event held during Obon. Originally a Nenbutsu folk dance to welcome the spi....
11 Aug 4:39 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Kawamoto Summer Matsuri
On saturday evening we went upriver for the annual summer festival in Kawamoto. One street is blocked off to traffic and a stage erected. Al....
2 Aug 1:50 pm  from  Ojisan Jake   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Sagi Mai in Tsuwano
This is a follow-up to the videos I posted yesterday.Every year on July 20th and 27th the Sagi Mai is performed as part of Tsuwano's Gion Ma....
28 Jul 10:36 am  from  Ojisan Jake   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Heron Dance (Sagimai)
Just got back from Tsuwano where I watched the Sagimai, the Heron Dance. Tomorrow I will post details and photos, but for now here is a shor....
27 Jul 7:07 pm  from  Ojisan Jake   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Taiko 太鼓
In many Japanese festival, there are usually percussion instruments such as drums to help stir up the festive spirits. For Today’s Japan ....
23 Jul 10:24 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Mitama-祭り
Every year from July 13 – 16 the 靖国神社 (Yasukuni Shrine) has their annual O-bon festival called 「ミタマ祭り」 (“Mitama Fe....
17 Jul 8:54 pm  from  Tokyo Five   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Mitama Festival 御霊まつり
Most of us would associate Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社) with controversies whenever a Japanese politician pay respect to the dead at the....
15 Jul 10:58 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Awa Odori 阿波踊り
Since we are talking about the awesome Kara no Kyoukai posters for the Awa Odori 阿波踊り festival this morning, I thought the festival ....
9 Jul 10:56 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Kara no Kyoukai Returns For Another Awa Odori Promo Poster
Remember last year I shared with you folks on the special Kara no Kyoukai Poster that was used to promote the Awa Odori festival in Tokushi....
9 Jul 4:45 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Japan Photo: Yamaboko Junkou 山鉾巡行
July is a special month in Kyoto because the Gion Festival 祇園祭 take the center stage and celebrations spans across the entire month.....
8 Jul 10:04 am  from  alafista   [Profile]  [Recent] 
スイカ祭り
At the DECKS shopping area in お台場 (Odaiba, Tokyo), they’re currently having a 「すいか祭り」 (“watermelon festival“) unti....
1 Jul 1:29 am  from  Tokyo Five   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Meaning of Tanabata Matsuri
July the 7th is round the corner which means that Tanabata is upon us. This festival is one that celebrates Princess Shokuj....
28 Jun 9:56 am  from  Kimonobox   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japan Blog Matsuri:June 2010: Hot fun in the Summer Time!
Welcome to the June 2010 edition of the Japan Blog Matsuri!  This month’s theme is: So, you’re looking for some cool things to d....
24 Jun 1:05 am  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
日本の夏
It’s now summertime. Currently it’s 「梅雨」 (“Rainy season“) in Japan. As usual for this time of year, it’s forecast to rain ....
18 Jun 3:00 am  from  Tokyo Five   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japan, You’re Doing It Wrong
A while back I posted about Japan’s Resolution To Declining Birth Rate where the image of humping cows was being advertised as a savior to....
9 Jun 8:36 pm  from  loneleeplanet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Japan Blog Matsuri – The June 2010 Theme
Welcome to the theme announcement for the June 2010 edition of the Japan Blog Matsuri! Before we get into the specifics of this month’s m....
3 Jun 12:32 pm  from     [Profile]  [Recent] 
Yushima Tenjin Shrine Matsuri
Last year in February, we attended an Ume Matsuri (Japanese Apricot Blossom Festival) at the Yushima Tenjin Shrine in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. ....
1 Jun 10:24 pm  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
How to Japan
I am honored to have been given the opportunity to host May 2010 Japan Blog Matsuri, and amazed by the number and quality....
30 May 1:06 am  from  Nihongoup   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Sanja Matsuri – Part 2
…. continued from Part 1. Music can be heard throughout festival to keep everyone in a cheerful spirit. There were many floats carryin....
24 May 11:01 pm  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Sanja Matsuri – Part 1
The annual Sanja Matsuri (festival) was held around Senso-ji Shrine and the streets of Asakusa in Tokyo from May 14-16, 2010. The Sa....
23 May 4:39 pm  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Asuna Kasaboko Matsuri
Went up into the mountains to a village named Asuna for their matsuri that features large Hanakasaboko.All I have time to post right now is ....
21 May 9:30 pm  from  Ojisan Jake   [Profile]  [Recent] 
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