by Angelie | Last updated May 21, 2026 | Celebrations & Holidays in Japan, Summer in Japan
Sanno Matsuri is one of Tokyo’s three great festivals, yet a lot of visitors end up watching it from the wrong street, at the wrong hour, with no idea what they’re actually witnessing. Held every other year at Hie Shrine in Akasaka, this procession once...
by Angelie | Last updated May 13, 2026 | Japan Travel
The way I see it, Gion gets overhyped and underexplained at the same time, which is a frustrating combination when you’re trying to actually plan a trip. Yes, it’s beautiful. Yes, you might spot a geiko on her way to work in the early evening. But if you...
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