【Osaka】Sakai Festival — How to enjoy and know the culture
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,
Traditional Event
Here are some of the traditional events that have been handed down in Japan over the years.
How to Enjoy the Awashima-jinja Shrine Hina Nagashi
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
How to Enjoy the Tenjin Festival
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
How to Enjoy the Aizen Festival
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
How to Enjoy the Ikutama Festival
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
How to Enjoy the Sumiyoshi Festival
Over 300,000 people visit the Sumiyoshi Festival every year. The festival is held in honor of the god of exorcism, and at the Sumiyoshi Festival,