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Japan Festivals & Events are the expressions of the best traditions of
the Japanese nation. This shows the recreational spirit of the Japanese people.
The festivals in Japan are embodiment of the vibrant culture of Japan.
Cultural events in Japan are countless. Almost every shrine celebrates its
own local festivals named matsuri. Most Japan Festivals & Events are organized
annually to commemorate a seasonal or historical event.
Mikoshi or procession is an essential element of festivals in Japan. The deity
of the local shrine is carried on a palanquin. Dashi or decorated floats are
pulled through the town in various festivals, escorted by drum and flute music.
While many festivals in Japan are calm and meditative, most cultural events
in Japan tend to be energetic and noisy.
Japan Festivals & Events season begins with Sapporo Snow Festival, Sapporo,
Hokkaido. Huge snow and ice statues are built in the centrally located Odori
Park. Takayama Matsuri, Gifu comes on twice a year April 14-15 and October 9-10.
Outsized and elaborately decorated floats are drawn through the town. Sanja
Matsuri held in week ends of June is one of the biggest festivals in Tokyo.
Kyoto Gion Matsuri, Kyoto on July 17th features above six meter tall festival
floats. Nebuta Matsuri, Armory city held in August draws several million visitors
every year. Organized on August 12-15, Awaodori festival, Tokushima Cityis known
for the time-honored dancing festivals held across Japan. Nagasaki Kunchi (October
7-9) is known for its Chinese mode dragons and portable miniature ships.
Japan Festivals & Events also include many modern day festivals in Japan
and cultural events in Japan. Tanabata or the Star Festival on July 7th, is
celebrated wishing success, wealth, love and health. Through the Obon festival
the Japanese remember their elders. Eisa is performed to make happy and console
the ancestors and drive out any bad spirit. Kanamara Matsuri or Festival of
the Steel Phallus is observed with much fanfare. Hamauri or the Beach Visiting
Day is celebrated all over Japan on April 2nd. The Hadaka Matsuri or Naked Festival
in the mid-winter is a test of love between the couples. Right through the spring
and early summer the annual tradition of Haari or Dragon Boat Races is carried
out in the fishing ports around Okinawa.
Thousands of tourists from in and around Japan as well as across the world take
part in these colorful Japan Festivals & Events. The atmosphere looks chilling
and every heart seems thrilling in enjoyment. Oceans of man carrying beautiful
tabloids and various religious and secular events are the hallmark of these
festivals in Japan. Your travel to Japan coinciding with major cultural events
in Japan is sure to enthrall you. These cultural extravaganzas are part and
parcel of the Japanese society and give them strength and vitality to move forward.
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