Matsuri Japan Festival has been a cultural event that mirrors the traditional Japanese culture including food, art, traditional music and performance in Sydney.
The festival evolved over the years and grew in popularity duringthe Edo Periodwhen the city was Japan’s capital and its population grew dramatically.Tenmangu shrinewas built near what is now the site of the Osaka Dome. The festival continues to grow and change as more findnew ways to cel...
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced the recipients of the Foreign Minister's Commendations for FY2024 (Reiwa 6). JFAN, which hosts the annual "Aki Matsuri" (Fall Festival), has been selected as one of the recipients for its contributions to dee...
Chokushi, the imperial envoy, is the main character of the festival. Roto no Gi (the procession) is a way to deliver the Emperor's words to Shimogamo and Kamigamo Jinja. The police and government officials at the time, mostly male courtiers, marched on horseback in the hon-retsu, creatin...
There are countless local festivals (祭り, matsuri) in Japan because almost everyshrinecelebrates one of its own. Most festivals are held annually and celebrate the shrine's deity or a seasonal or historical event. Some festival are held over several days. ...
The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referred only to the Aoi festival.
The Kanamara Matsuri celebrates fertility in its very own way Also known as the Festival of the Steel Phallus, this festival is considered one of the more “unusual” and “infamous”of Japan’s summer festivals. Its purpose is to raise money for HIV and AIDS research; therefore, its decorat...
Every year on March 3rd we celebrate Hina Matsuri, the Girls' Festival in Japan. Hina dolls are displayed in homes where girls live and special dishes are eaten on this day. Read on to find out more about the traditions related to Hina Matsuri.
Gion Matsuri (祇園祭), the festival ofYasaka Shrine, is the most famousfestivalin Japan. It takes place over the entire month of July. There are many different events, but the grand procession of floats (Yamaboko Junko) on July 17 is particularly spectacular. Very enjoyable are also the ...
Free Festival Asakusa Add to Calendar Home Events Events in MayThe Sanja Matsuri is known as one of the “3 Great Shinto Festivals in Tokyo” — along with the Kanda and Sanno festivals. It takes place every year over the third weekend of May. What happens? This is one of Tokyo’s ...