Japan's festivals light up the year with color, crowd, and culture. From timeless rituals to modern celebrations, these ...

With mild temperatures and a host of festivals, flower viewings and events celebrating spring and traditional culture, there's never been a better time to visit Japan. Springtime in Japan is a magical ...

Organizing a trip to Japan during the wintertime? If you are hitting the slopes, plan your trip around the mesmerizing Japan snow festivals held annually throughout the country. Not only will you ...

Japan is an island country in East Asia that is a hub for pop culture and significant history. The destination has diverse offerings for tourists since some areas are bustling with locals while others ...

TOKYO -- The extreme summer heat that has struck Japan in recent years due climate change is altering the landscape of annual fireworks and other festivals in the country, forcing the summer events to ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One of the many traditions preserved in Japan over centuries is the holding of local festivals – “matsuri” in Japanese. These are typically boisterous and colorful events that ...

In a mountain town, schoolboys in traditional loincloths keep up a 300-year tradition. The hadaka matsuri festivals, rooted in Shinto tradition,... Japanese 'Naked' Festivals Keep Centuries-Old ...

UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee on Dec. 11 added six items from Japan, including festivals and craftsmanship, to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. In the “Yama, Hoko and Yatai float ...