Japan has a host of awe-inspiring traditional ... Plus, it’s a rare sight to see as the festival happens only on odd-numbered years. When is it? The spring festival takes place in mid-May ...

Gion Matsuri, Kyoto: a thousand-year-old tradition and the most famous matsuri Kyoto's Gion Matsuri, a star among Japanese festivals, takes place in July. Dating back over a thousand years, it is ...

Japan is home to amazing cultural events – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and ...