Japan’s Kanamara Matsuri: The Penis Festival
The first Sunday in April marks the celebration of the Shinto fertility festival, the Kanamara Matsuri or the “Festival of the Steel Phallus.” Known colloquially …
The first Sunday in April marks the celebration of the Shinto fertility festival, the Kanamara Matsuri or the “Festival of the Steel Phallus.” Known colloquially …
The Shimokita Tengu Matsuri (しもきた天狗まつり) or Long Red-nosed Goblins Festival is held over three days each year in late January/early February. The event is held …
If you’re only going to do one thing this winter in Japan, you have to experience the Sapporo Yuki Matsuri or Sapporo Snow Festival in …
If you’re heading to Hokkaido this winter, spend a couple of hours at a festival that can only be described as fantastical. The Sounkyo Hyoubaku …
What better way to celebrate Chinese New Year in Japan than at Yokohama’s Chinatown. The streets alive with a festive atmosphere, drop in for all-you-can-eat …
Hey nomads! The J-COM guy came to the door this afternoon so that means we now have Internet! Hooray! This will be our first blog …
As soon as we set foot off our Sri Lankan airlines flight, we felt the comforting embrace of the tropics. The heat was instant yet …
It may get hot and humid but don’t discount Japan in the warmer months. With the incredible amount of outstanding festivals, August is one of …
Japan is well known for its onsen (natural hot springs), but did you know you can experience the benefits without even getting your feet wet? …