Men dressed as demons scare children in northeastern Japan to discourage them from being lazy.

Bladesmiths in central Japan show visitors the traditional method for making Japanese swords.

Some of Japan’s new adults celebrate their coming of age this year with bungee jumping.

Men from around Japan take part in a race at Nishinomiya Shrine in a bid to become this year’s "Luckiest Man."

Farmers in central Japan were busy pounding giant rice cakes for Atsuta Shrine at the end of the year.

At the Edo Open Air Museum, you can walk through time as you explore over 30 restored buildings with over 300 years of Japanese history.

Experience 700 years of Samurai history at the Shinjuku Samurai Museum. See real swords, armor, helmets, and other tools and weapons.

Buddhist monks spruce up Naritasan Shinshoji Temple for the annual end-of-year cleaning.