
Bean Throwing and Dance of the 7 Lucky Gods
Ward off bad luck by throwing beans and dancing at this setsubun celebration.
Ward off bad luck by throwing beans and dancing at this setsubun celebration.
Mamemaki (soya bean throwing) is a ceremony held as part of Setsubun (the end of winter and the start of spring according to the old lunar calendar) in order to ward off disasters and accidents, …
Gojōten Shrine Ritual celebrates New Year with a ritual from the Heian period that uses leaves from chrysanthemum flowers.
Join the throngs of people in throwing beans to cleanse misfortune on the slopes of Mt Takao.
Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.
The Chinatown Celebration Parade is an event celebrating the birth of the Jade Emperor.
The Lantern Festival in Yokohama is the final day of Lunar New Year celebration.
Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival in Tokyo's own Chinatown in Yokohama.
Are you a sweet potato fanatic? Then look no further than Shinagawa Yakiimo Terrace -- where potatoes of all kinds are baked to delicious perfection.
Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.
Take a stroll through Matsuda's Yadoriki area, surrounded by crowds of people and Wintersweet shrubs.
Figure collectors, this is the event for you! Known as the world's biggest festival for figures (also known as "garage kits"), Wonder Festival Tokyo is a twice-a-year event held at Halls 1-8 of …
In the middle of the high-rise offices and swanky hotels of Shiodome, you can find the Caretta Shiodome mall, where food, shopping, and the arts go along with views of some of Tokyo’s …
Christmas illuminations only a short walk away from one of Japan's busiest stations. Just the thing to brighten your day without going far.
Hankering for some winter illuminations? Look no further than Hibiya Magic Time Illumination.
The Kite Market at Ōji Inari Shrine celebrates kites, which are considered lucky charms that ward off fires.
Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.
With over 1.2 million lights, Marunouchi's Nakadori Avenue feels like a winter wonderland, complete with ice rink and miniature merry-go-round.
Experience Tokunoshima-an island in Kagoshima Prefecture- without leaving Tokyo.
See the illuminated icicles of Ashigakubo in Saitama and find yourself in a winter wonderland.
Blue skies are the perfect time to visit this small antique fair. Enjoy some casual browsing without the pressure and noise of the larger markets.
Furushoku (Local Food) Park celebrates regional dishes from all over Japan.
“Some no Komichi” is a festival highlighting the art of dyeing and screen printing in the Nakai/Ochiai area of Shinjuku ward. Traditionally, dye producers were located along the banks of the …