
Onbashira: Japan’s Most Dangerous Festival
Every six years, the town of Suwa in Nagano Prefecture becomes the site of one of Japan's oldest festivals—which is also considered the most dangerous.
Every six years, the town of Suwa in Nagano Prefecture becomes the site of one of Japan's oldest festivals—which is also considered the most dangerous.
While it's estimated there are 600,000 festivals in Japan, some are decidedly weirder than others!
There are an estimated 600,000 festivals held in Japan every year—an average of 50,000 per month!
Japan is a festive nation, home to countless different festivals. However, some of them, while safe to visit, aren't exactly safe for work!
Walk around Tokyo’s Shibuya on Halloween and you're sure to grab some incredible photos of cosplaying revelers.
Every November 15, parents pray for the development and happiness of their 5-year-old boys and 3- and 7-year old daughters.
There are a handful of huge festivals and national traditions that are celebrated all across Japan each year.
Cherry blossom vewing, or 'hanami,' has a long tradition in Japan. Today people head out in droves to picnic beneath the blooming cherry trees, while more than a millennium ago, members of the royal court composed poetry just for cherry blossom viewing!