Sunday was a sunny day in Tokyo, which was good for a lot of local festivals that were being held around my neighbourhood. In nearby Nakameguro, I came across a small festival based around a jinja (Shinto shrine) called Kitano Jinja.
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Takatori Hinasan Festival
I’m at a small town in Nara Prefecture that’s holding a festival for hinasan dolls.
Shibuya sakura festival lanterns
Everyone’s waiting for spring! Pink lanterns sponsored by local shops herald the upcoming cherry blossom festival (28 March) in Shibuya.
Miyagase Valentines Festival
It’s coming up to Valentines Day, so what better reason for a lakeside country town to hold a cheesy romantic festival?
Sapporo Snow Festival 1997
This week is the start of the Sapporo Snow Festival, and there have already been stories on the TV news of the giant snow sculptures ready for all the visitors. 12 years ago this week, I was there as a member of Team Australia, building a 3 metre high pair of gumnut babies in the International Competition. … Continue reading Sapporo Snow Festival 1997
Meguro natsu matsuri
Stumbled on the Meguro summer festival in Nakameguro on the way home from a friend’s house this evening. Summer in Japan is good fun.