Wakakusa Yamayaki in Nara
A unique festival of fire with a tradition dating back hundreds of years.
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Togakushi Dondo-Yaki Fire Festival
This festival is a vibrant celebration that marks the end of the holiday season in Japan.
Miyoshi Bonden Festival
Miyoshi Bonden Festival is held annually at Mt. Taihei Miyoshi Shrine in Akita Prefecture.
People-Throwing and Ash-Smearing Festival
The Matsunoyama Onsen Snow Throwing Festival, held annually on January 15th, celebrates the "Little New Year."
Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival
The Dosojin Festival is an ancient event held annually in Nozawa Onsen on the first day of the New Year.
Shittenoji Doya Doya Festival
The Shittenoji Doya Doya Festival is famously known as Osaka's Naked Festival.
Oni Hashiri: Ogres and Flaming Torches
A 500-year-old fire festival held at the Nenbutsu Temple in Nara Prefecture.
Dontosai Festival
The Dontosai Festival, also known as the Matsutaki Festival has a history of 300 years.
Ultimate Wagashi: Kinnukuman becomes a traditional Japanese dessert
The special New Year's Kinnikuman red and white monaka has separate fillings that can be arranged in different ways.
Snow Miku teams up with My Melody and Kuromi in adorable new merch line
The 2025 Snow Miku Festival is shaping up to be one of the best ever and a new collaboration with two of Sanrio's most popular characters has now been announced.