These Aren't Your Average Origami
This Japanese Twitter user stunned us with his amazing origami skills by using only one single piece of paper to create elaborate animals and historical figures.
This Japanese Twitter user stunned us with his amazing origami skills by using only one single piece of paper to create elaborate animals and historical figures.
Modern Japanese origami is actually heavily influenced by traditional European paper folding!
YouTuber Sharla in Japan jumps into the action as revelers compete to shoulder one of Asakusa Shrine's three official 'mikoshi' on the final Sunday of Tokyo's massive Sanja Matsuri.
There are a variety of interesting festivals in each prefecture of Japan throughout the year.
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.
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!
Every November 15, parents pray for the development and happiness of their 5-year-old boys and 3- and 7-year old daughters.