We invite you to visit the grand Gion Matsuri festival in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto. This is an annual festival of the Yasaka Shrine, which has a history of about 1,100 years. It is considered one of Japan's top three festivals, along with Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo and Tenjin Matsuri in Osaka. The festivities span the entire month of July, but its undoubted highlight is the procession of 33 large platforms,...
With the onset of summer, Japan is immersed in an atmosphere of festivities and fireworks. Every year, hundreds of festivals are held across the country, decorated with colorful flashes in the night sky. These events, known as hanabi taikai (花火大会), attract millions of people and leave an unforgettable experience. Fireworks have long been used in Japan to ward off evil spirits during rituals and festivities. During the Edo period,...
The popular afternoon tea, developed in collaboration with Tsujiri Heihei Honten, the oldest tea store founded in 1860, is being held at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo at Le Jardin until the end of June this year. This annual project, launched in 2016, celebrates its ninth year this year: the exquisite aroma of green tea and the freshness of the first days of summer are perfectly suited...
The colorful annual Sanja-matsuri festival was held last weekend at Asakusa Kannon (Sensoji), Tokyo's oldest Buddhist temple. Thousands of locals gather to participate. Even more who specially come even from far away to be its spectators. Sensoji Matsuri is a festival dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy, whose miniature gilded statue has been kept at the temple since the 7th century. It ...
When you think of Japan, you often picture the bustling streets of Tokyo or the ancient temples of Kyoto. But there's another place worth your attention - Okinawa. This tropical paradise in southern Japan offers a unique experience that is hard to find anywhere else. Okinawa's beaches are breathtakingly beautiful. The white sand, crystal clear water and rich underwater life make them the perfect...
JUMP SHOP has announced as the main event for its 20th anniversary the "JUMP SHOP 20th FESTIVAL in Ikebukuro" from June 27 to July 27 at Sunshine City, Ikebukuro. This temporary event offers the opportunity to pre-purchase merchandise, visit the "pop-up" store and "JUMP Café" for original character collaboration menus. "JUMP SHOP" is the official...
In Japan, thermal springs have always been popular year-round, and locals often head to various onsen resorts across the country to enjoy all-round care and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. One of Hokkaido's three major thermal spas, Yunokawa Onsen in Hakodate, now offers a new hotel with a rooftop onsen overlooking the Strait of...
In recent decades, Japan has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting millions of people with its unique culture, traditions and magnificent natural scenery. However, along with the growth of tourism has come serious challenges, especially in historic cities such as Kyoto. The heart of Kyoto, the Gion quarter, which is famous for its beautiful architecture, traditional tea houses and geishas, in...
Mount Fuji has been a popular subject for photographers visiting Japan for years, but one particular vantage point of this beloved volcano has become much more popular in recent years. The convenient Lawson store in the town of Kawaguchiko, just a few steps from the station of the same name, attracts quite a few visitors each day, eager to capture its facade. The modern blue...
Japan's Golden Week, a series of public holidays and weekends in early May, kicked off. It brings with it not only extra days of rest, but also great weather. There is no heat yet. In the streets of cities you can admire the colorful blooming azalea planted along the roads, and in gardens and parks - luxurious wisteria. The Japanese are rushing to the countryside to...
