Nyuto Onsen is a hot spring resort located in the Towada-Hachimantai National Park, Akita prefecture, Japan. It is known for its traditional inns (ryokan), scenic countryside and high-quality hot springs with various minerals. Visitors can enjoy several outdoor hot spring baths and relax in the peaceful surroundings. Nyuto Onsen is also famous for its stunning[…]
Read MoreLake Shikotsu
Lake Shikotsu is a caldera lake located in Hokkaido, Japan. It is the second deepest lake in Japan and the seventh deepest in the world. The lake is surrounded by mountains and forests and is known for its clear blue waters and scenic beauty. There are hot springs and ski resorts in the surrounding areas,[…]
Read MoreThe National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo
The National Museum of Nature and Science is a museum located in Tokyo, Japan. It is dedicated to showcasing the natural world and science and technology. The museum has a collection of over 4 million specimens and specimens from various fields such as botany, zoology, geology, and physics. It also has interactive exhibits, hands-on displays,[…]
Read MoreThe National Museum of Art, Osaka
The National Museum of Art, Osaka is a museum located in Osaka, Japan that specializes in modern and contemporary art from Japan and around the world. The museum is home to a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and installations by artists from the 20th and 21st centuries, including works by Japanese artists such as[…]
Read MoreSetsubun
Setsubun is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated on February 3rd, marking the end of winter and beginning of spring. It is also considered as the start of the Japanese lunar calendar. The festival is celebrated by throwing roasted soybeans, called “mamemaki,” to ward off evil spirits and welcome good luck. Families gather to perform the[…]
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Hanami is a traditional Japanese custom of viewing cherry blossoms during springtime. The practice of hanami, or flower viewing, typically involves visiting parks or other areas where cherry blossom trees are in full bloom and admiring their beauty while enjoying picnics, drinks, and food with friends and family. This custom has been celebrated in Japan[…]
Read MoreAoi Matsuri in Kyoto
Aoi Matsuri, also known as Hollyhock Festival, is one of the oldest festivals in Japan held annually on May 15th in Kyoto. It is held in honor of Kamo-no-Matsuri, the Shinto deity of the Kamo-gawa river. The festival features a procession of participants dressed in ancient Heian-period costumes, including courtiers and noblewomen, as they carry[…]
Read MoreTanabata
Tanabata is a Japanese festival celebrated annually on July 7th, in which people write their wishes on small pieces of paper and hang them on bamboo branches. The festival is said to have originated from a Chinese tale about two star-crossed lovers, the Weaver Star (represented by Vega) and the Cowherd Star (represented by Altair),[…]
Read MoreOmizutori
Omizutori is a Japanese Buddhist festival held annually at the Todai-ji Temple in Nara. It is held in early March and is a significant event for the temple’s Hond? and its local community. The main highlight of the festival is the “mizutori” or “drawing of water,” which involves priests carrying sacred water from the temple’s[…]
Read MoreGion Matsuri
Gion Matsuri is one of Japan’s most famous festivals, held annually in the city of Kyoto during July. It is a traditional festival that has been held for over a thousand years and is dedicated to the Yasaka Shrine. The festival lasts for the entire month of July, with various events and parades held throughout[…]
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