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Girls’ Festival in KonosuGirls’ Festival in KonosuGirls’ Festival in KonosuGirls’ Festival in Konosu

Girls’ Festival in KonosuGirls’ Festival in KonosuGirls’ Festival in KonosuGirls’ Festival in Konosu

(Click on the images above to view the full gallery) Konosu, Japan – A huge pyramid of Japanese dolls adorns the city hall lobby for Girls’ Festival in Konosu, Saitama […]

News

The Cold-Endurance Ceremony in TokyoThe Cold-Endurance Ceremony in TokyoThe Cold-Endurance Ceremony in TokyoThe Cold-Endurance Ceremony in Tokyo

The Cold-Endurance Ceremony in TokyoThe Cold-Endurance Ceremony in TokyoThe Cold-Endurance Ceremony in TokyoThe Cold-Endurance Ceremony in Tokyo

(Click on the image above to view the full gallery) Forty participants purify oneself by splashing themselves with cold water during the cold-endurance ceremony, “Kanchu-Misogi” at Kanda Myojin Shrine in […]

Entertainment, News

Halloween 2011 – Hyper Mixed-Culture RevolutionHalloween 2011 – Hyper Mixed-Culture Revolution

Halloween 2011 – Hyper Mixed-Culture RevolutionHalloween 2011 – Hyper Mixed-Culture Revolution

(Click on the image above to view the full gallery) October 30, 2011: Kawasaki, Japan – People wear unique costumes during one of the biggest Halloween celebration events in Japan. […]

Features, Traditional Japan

Tsukiji Honganji Bon DanceTsukiji Honganji Bon Dance築地本願寺納涼盆踊り 被災地支援イベントも

Tsukiji Honganji Bon DanceTsukiji Honganji Bon Dance築地本願寺納涼盆踊り 被災地支援イベントも

August 6th, 2011 : Tokyo, Japan – People dancing Japanese traditional Bon Dance. : Bon Dance is held at the Tsukiji Honganji every summer. Due to the conservation of electricity, […]

Features

Yokohama Chinatown: 150 years of history in JapanYokohama Chinatown: 150 years of history in Japan

Yokohama Chinatown: 150 years of history in JapanYokohama Chinatown: 150 years of history in Japan

An entrance gate leading into Yokohama Chinatown. Yokohama Chinatown is a largest Chinatown in Asia with a history that dates back to approximately 150 years. Until today, it still remains […]