A massive parade of over 7,000 people walks around the city of Sakai, and a lively traditional tea ceremony is performed. At the Sakai Festival, you will be able to experience the history and ancient culture of Japan and Osaka. Article Index When is the Sakai Festival The Sakai Festival will be held on the […]
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Many people have been to the beautiful Kiyomizu Temple, but who has seen it at night? Although the temple is normally off-limits at night, there are special times during the year when you can come see it at night lit up with beautiful lights — find out how! Article Index When is the Kiyomizu Temple
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50,000 hina dolls, which symbolize the Imperial family of Japan, are collected from all over Japan and displayed at a memorial. Awashima Shrine has long been worshiped as a “God of Women” for gynecological diseases and safe childbirth. Article Index When is the Awashima jinja Shrine Hina Nagashi Hina nagashi at Awashima Shrine will be
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In early Feburary, heavy snowfall and blizzards cover the island of Hokkaido, Japan in beautiful, silver snow. From this snow is born the Sapporo Snow Festival — a winter event that puts Japan on the world stage in an iconic way. Put on hold for the last three years due to covid-19, it will finally
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Once a year, the gods of Akita Prefecture, Namahage and Kamakura come from Akita to visit Osaka at Osaka International Airport. Come visit if you want to enjoy the charm of local Akita culture and food! Article Index When is the Osaka International Airport Snow Festival? The Osaka International Airport Snow Festival will be held
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Osaka’s three major summer festivals begin with the Aizen Festival, and end with the Sumiyoshi Festival, with the Tenjin Festival squeezed in between. Here are three summer festivals that are indispensable to the people Osaka. Article Index 1．Aizen Festival The Aizen Festival is a tradition that heralds the beginning of many summer festivals in Osaka.
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Tenjin Matsuri is a festival that has been held for over 1000 years and is one of the “three major festivals” of Japan. Also known as the Festival of Water and Fire, it features bonfires, paper lanterns, and fireworks reflected across the surface of the nearby river. It is one of the biggest events of
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Beautiful women dressed in traditional Japanese yukata gather from all over Japan. The Aizen Festival marks the beginning of the Osakan summer. Article Index When is the Aizen Festival? The Aizen Festival will be held on the following dates. Event Date Time 06/30-07/02 10:00 ～ 19:00 In 2022, the scale of the event was reduced
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Legend has it that the first emperor of Japan, Emperor Jinmu, built Ikutama Shrine in the heart of Osaka over 1500 years ago. Although the current Ikutama shrine is not the original one but a rebuilt version, it holds great importance in the hearts and minds of the people of Osaka who celebrate it every
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…or not. Not according to the official website, anyways, which states that “Street Kart is in no way a reflection of Nintendo, (or) the game ‘Mario Kart’.” So, Street Kart it is! You can even rent out and wear your favorite Mario Bro- er, Street Kart costume while you race your friends through the streets
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