Shitamachi Tanabata Festival (下町七夕まつり)
Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...
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Things to do in Summer in Japan
Although the heat and humidity can be unbearable at times in Japan during the summer, there are many fun and exciting festivals to attend to distract you from the weather!
All Things to do in Summer in Japan
The Best Summer Festivals in Tokyo and Kanagawa
Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival (June) Ajisai (hydrangea) are celebrated in Japan through various festivals all over the country, one of these...
Daibon - A Modern Take on the Traditional Bon Odori Festival (大盆踊り会)
Like traditional Bon Odori Festivals, Daibon has a platform decorated with colorful lanterns, where visitors dance in a circle around it...
The Best Shrines in Tokyo to Celebrate Tanabata
Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...
Tanabata at Tamagawa Sengen Shrine (多摩川浅間神社)
Tamagawa Sengen Shrine - known as the Godzilla Shrine has an annual Tanabata festival, with potted bamboo trees decorated with Tanabata...
Roses at Himi Aiyama Garden (氷見あいやまガーデン)
An expansive garden overlooking Toyama Bay with various flowers blooming throughout the year such as dalia, cherry blossoms, and tulips....
Irises at Shikisai no Mori Yakushiike Park (町田薬師池公園 四季彩の杜 薬師池(薬師池公園)
At this park you can see a wide variety of different blooms all throughout the year, however the most popular time to visit is during...
Tanabata at Ono Terusaki Shrine (小野照崎神社七夕祭り)
Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...
Tanabata at Shitaya Shrine (下谷神社の七夕祭り)
Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...
Tanabata at Kamishinmei-tenso Shrine (上神明天祖神社の七夕祭り)
Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...
Tanabata at Tokyo Daijingu (東京大神宮 七夕祈願祭)
Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...
Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri (つきじ獅子祭)
This festival takes place only once every three years, and is held at Namiyoke Shrine in Tsukiji which is a famous place to pray for...
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