Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival The ritual of hollowing out a mound of snow and building a small hut like an igloo is…
Sendai Tanabata Matsuri Tanabata Festivals (sometimes known as “Star Festivals”) are held throughout Japan during July and August, but none is…
Yamagata Hanagasa Matsuri The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival was first held in 1963 and today is a major festival in Tohoku, attracting…
Akita Kanto Matsuri The Akita Kanto Matsuri (秋田竿燈まつり) is an annual festival to pray for a good harvest known for the…
Aomori Nebuta Matsuri A summer event that is one part of the wider Tanabata celebrations, Nebuta festivals are held throughout Japan,…
