Experience the vibrant culture of Japan through its lively festivals. From cherry blossoms to traditional dances, explore the top festival ideas for an unforgettable journey.
The cute design representing the beautiful summer festival called Natsu Matsuri in Japan. It is a great and friendly warm design for people who love Japanese aesthetics, anime and manga style drawings, Japan and Japanese culture.
Nagasaki Lantern Festival. Read an article on Nagasaki Lantern Festival which celebrates Chinese New Year at the end of January and the beginning of February in Nagasaki, Kyushu. The Nagasaki Lantern Festival is Nagasaki's biggest festive event.
Here is a picture of the Obon festival; which is still celebrated even though Japan has forgotten some old traditions. In Islamic culture, it is accustom to celebrate an achievement of the people (i.e. fasting). In Japan, it is accustom to celebrate the achievement in the religion's history.
Yamaga lantern dancers at the Tanabata festivities at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Aren't their costumes amazing? Tanabata is known as the 'Star Festival,' and celebrates the one day each year (July 7) legendary star-crossed lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi can cross the Milky Way to meet. Thanks so much to @yasu3835 for the magical shot! Follow @visitjapanjp for your daily dose of Japan travel inspiration. Tag your own photos of Japan with #visitjapanjp to give us permission to repost! #japan…
In early September the Kaze no Bon festival lights up the streets of Yatsuo (Toyama Prefecture) with delightful dances!Thanks to @_taka23_ for this fabulous photo!Follow @visitjapanjp for your daily dose of Japan travel inspiration. Tag your own photos of Japan with #visitjapanjp to give us permission to repost!#japan #japantravel #visitjapanjp #visitjapan #travelspiration #traveling #travelgram #instatravel #travelpic #doyoutravel #japantrip #landscapes #photography #japanlovers…