KYOTO--Festival-goers were treated to the bicentennial return of a “yamahoko” float in the Gion Festival on July 24 as the Takayama float participated for the first time in nearly two centuries.

Karatsu Kunchi, the grand autumn festival of Karatsu Shrine, has a 400-year history and is designated as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Huge floats are said to have first been produced in the ...

Lovers of twinkling lights, amazing ornaments and evergreen trees will enjoy the Season of Lights festival at the Chester County History Center. Community members and organizations designed 23 ...

Some experiences, like eating your way through the foodie city of Osaka and exploring samurai history in Yamaguchi ...

As people ready their lanterns and mooncakes in time for Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, let’s take a look at the history, customs and symbolism of the moon festival. The Mid-Autumn Festival is ...

The seventh Wallonie Bruxelles Film Festival will be held from December 5 to December 10 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with ...

Been to Tokyo many times and craving to see a different side of Japan? We got you. Whether you’re a foodie, onsen fan or are ...

Each May in the early 1990s, Cedar Rapids’ downtown buzzed with excitement for the Parson's Technology All-Iowa Festival of Races. Captured in a striking photo from atop the former YWCA (now ...

Japan combines safety, culture, and convenience, making it ideal for solo travellers. From vibrant cities to tranquil temples ...

Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui News, is currently traveling in Japan and ...

Happy Thanksgiving 2024: Check out wishes, images and greetings to send to your loved ones. Thanksgiving 2024 was celebrated on November 28.

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