KYOTO--Tourism officials here are offering premium seats for 400,000 yen ($2,870) each that provide an up-close view of the traditional Gion Festival’s massive float parade on July 17.

Easter is a great time for a holiday. Not only is the weather finally warming up but you can maximise your annual leave for ...

Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy winters of Sapporo to the river walks of Osaka, every city and every season ...

Japan a land where ancient traditions coexist seamlessly with cutting-edge modernity has become one of the most intriguing ...

On the outskirts of Kyoto, the park is a popular place to enjoy the beautiful river scenery, and its Sewaritei Sakura Festival draws as many as 450,000 ... into a fantastic sea of cherry blossoms.

Spring break is right around the corner and you might be itching to plan a trip, something to look forward to while you endure the chilly winter season. With 2024 behind us, Americans are projected ...

However, the most popular are Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri in July, Osaka’s Tenjin Matsuri in ... Chinese festivals like the Lantern Festival in February, Hungry Ghost Festival in August, Chinese New Year ...

The Sannno Festival, held in June, is one of the three biggest Japanese festivals along with the Gion Festival in Kyoto and the Tenjin Festival in Osaka. Hundreds of lanterns dedicated to the god are ...

If you’re chasing the earliest cherry blossoms in Japan, Kawazu should be at the top of your list. This charming town in the Izu Peninsula is the birthplace of the Kawazu Sakura, one of the first ...

Whether you're travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto to see centuries of history with your own eyes or heading north to Hokkaido for ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...