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Doya Doya – Buddhist Good Luck Ceremony
Dec 4, 2018Celebrate the New Year at one of Osaka’s quirkiest festivals.
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The 47 Ronin Festival: A Parade for Ako’s Samurai Heroes
Dec 3, 2018Hyogo’s small town of Ako celebrates being home to one of Japan’s most famous historical stories.
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Sake on the Rise: The Return of Osaka’s Daimon Brewery
Dec 2, 2018In an industry steeped in tradition, thinking outside the box is starting to pay off for...
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What the Kids are Wearing
Dec 1, 2018From milk deliveryman to CEO of an international kids’ clothing brand, Kansai native Koichi Kimura knows...
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Fall-leaves Frenzy
Sep 11, 2018As landscapes become a kaleidoscope of changing colors, behold the sight of nature’s breathtaking spectacle.
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Jidai Matsuri—Festival of The Ages
Sep 8, 2018Take a tour of the ages through Japanese history at Kyoto’s Jidai Matsuri parade.
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Hordes Heave the Danjiri
Sep 7, 2018With the fall season come the danjiri festivals in all their loud clanging, shrine-pulling splendor.
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The 70th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures
Sep 6, 2018This year marks the 70th Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures at the Nara National Museum. A selection...
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Exploring Kyoto’s Best Neighborhoods
Sep 4, 2018Wander through these 7 Kyoto districts to get to the heart of this cultural city.