Summer in Japan – Obon, Bon Odori, Mountain Day
The absolute dog days of summer in Japan (mid-August) are marked by Obon. Obon (お盆) is a Japanese Buddhist cus […]
On the Nakasendo Trail in the Japan Alps
The Nakasendo Trail – one of the five main roads (Gokaido) of the Edo (Shogun) period. This exceptionally well […]
Best Times to Visit Japan: Fireworks Festivals (Hanabi)
Japanese Fireworks Festivals Hanabi (花火) (fireworks), not to be confused with Hanami (cherry blossom viewing), […]
