Held annually on the fourth Saturday and Sunday of October , the Imai Town Autumn Festival ( Imaicho Akimatsuri ) transforms the quiet, preserved Edo-period townscape into a burst of community energy and reverence. This centuries-old tradition, centered around the local Kasuga Shrine , is a deeply meaningful event for the residents ( Ujiko ), who celebrate the harvest and pray for domestic safety. The most dramatic sight is the parading of the floats: two historic Danjiri  ar

Let's strike a ninja pose for a memorable trip in Japan! The ninja, also known as shinobi, derives its name from the verb "shinobu,"...

Enjoy the Japanese aesthetic sensibility through kimono dressing. The kimono, literally meaning "thing to wear," is the traditional...