The Japanese Festival Where Demons Beat Up Kids with Sticks
In a small town in Hiroshima called Koyaura, the third weekend of every October is the autumn festival. A festival the children of the town…
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Why Autumn is the Most Magical Time to Visit Kyoto
(Updated on 6/25/18) Kyoto contains the highest concentration of cultural and historical treasures in Japan which has made it the go-to place for those wanting…
Japan Celebrates Marine Day With Sneakers Inspired By Traditional Ukiyoe Art
From Respect for the Age Day to Mountain Day, Japan celebrates at least one public holiday during 11 of the 12 months throughout the year….
Foxy Kitsune-Mask Band Rocks Out To Utada Hikaru, Lupin, Arrietty, and More On Traditional Japanese Instruments
We’ve seen the wonderful sounds of traditional Japanese instruments fuse old and new in fantastic ways before, with several artists treating us to traditional Japanese…
Unleash The Green! Famous Kyoto Green Tea Shop Releases Matcha Curry
If you’re a fan of green tea, you don’t really need to travel anywhere specific in Japan to get your fix. All over the country,…
Turn Open Wine Bottles Into Decorative Art With Handmade Kokeshi Wine Bottle Closures
Kokeshi are traditional Japanese wooden dolls that were once adored by Japanese children as handmade, one-of-a-kind toys, but in more recent times they’ve been appreciated…
Sip Coffee On Tatami Mats Inside A Century-Old Building At Kyoto’s Traditionally Japanese Starbucks
Walk the streets of any country where Starbucks has planted its roots and you’re bound to see the familiar green logo beckoning passersby to have…
Traditional Japanese Candy Sculptures Are Handcrafted Masterpieces You Won’t Have The Heart To Eat
It’s unlikely we’ll ever stop to marvel at the artisanal mastery of an ordinary lollipop, but when it comes to the candy sculptures made by…
Japan Blue: An Indigo Dyeing Process That Links You With The Heart Of A Japanese Craftsman
Aizome (藍染) is the the Japanese art of indigo dyeing, which results in beautiful vivid blue hues that can be applied to silk, kimono, and…
60-Year-Old Japanese Grandma Releases “No Rice No Life” Music Video And It’s Flawless
The Japanese hip hop grandma has returned. After showing off her dance moves to “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars with her other elderly friends, she…
This Family Has Been Crafting Traditional Japanese Sweets For 6 Generations And They’re Beautiful
In collaboration with All Nippon Airways, we’ve seen Great Big Story cover interesting topics in Japan ranging from the fact that you may have been…
Kyoto Brand Reveals 2016 Winter Collection For Modern Kimono Wear
It’s hard to find anyone wearing a kimono in Japan unless it’s for a special occasion, but that doesn’t negate the fact that there are…
Fantastic Medley Of Classic Nintendo Songs Covered By Traditional Japanese Instruments Brimming With Nostalgia
Whether it’s an incredible rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” or a beautiful cover of “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses, the koto…
What It’s Like To Get The Full Kimono Wearing Experience in Kyoto
Kyoto is known for being one of the most traditional parts of Japan, having one of the richest and most beautiful histories one can encounter….
Ukiyo-e Star Wars Prints Give The Force A Boost With Traditional Japanese Artwork
The world’s favorite galactic adventure, Star Wars, has influence rooted in film depictions of early Japan, as is explored by a recent documentary on Japanese…