Japanese winter festivals are a colorful aspect of the country's cultural tapestry, providing experiences like no other, a ...

SAPPORO—The Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Hokkaido’s most popular winter events ... level snowfalls that were hitting other areas of Japan’s northernmost main island on Feb. 4.

Kakunodate's cherry blossom festival runs from April 20 through May 5 annually. Some of Japan's best-known winter festivals take place in snowy Akita, like the arrival of Namahage, mythical and ...

Gion Matsuri, Kyoto: a thousand-year-old tradition and the most famous matsuri Kyoto's Gion Matsuri, a star among Japanese ...

4. Sapporo Snow Festival: Every February, Sapporo, Japan, turns into a winter wonderland, featuring giant snow and ice sculptures that light up the night. The Sapporo Snow Festival is one of Japan ...

In celebration of the year, a Winter Market is planned ... it has become a staple in NYC’s street festival scene, drawing crowds eager to experience authentic Japanese culture.