Loincloths at least, gentlemen, says shrine in change of policy in how to ask the gods for a good harvest and plenty of fish.
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Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum wants to take you back in time to an old-school summer festival.
He’s one of the few people in Japan who made it to adulthood without trying one of the country’s most popular festival foods.
Local resident reveals the secret spots you won’t want to miss during this breathtaking festival.
The way it looks, sounds, and smells all have people paying attention to this amazing display of the force of nature.
The neighborhood that invented the Obon Jovi dance is back with a new set list of rock and disco hits.
Cool new kits let you enjoy the atmosphere of a Japanese summer festival without leaving your home.
Ghibli Museum’s hand-crafted masks are here just in time for Japan’s summer festival season.




















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Japan announces sudden 400-percent increase in visa fees for foreigners entering the country
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Japanese ninja certification exam attracts 131 candidates from Japan and abroad
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