The Gion Festival has two climactic parts to it: the Saki Matsuri (first festival) and the Ato Matsuri (latter festival). Each part culminates in a massive parade of floats called the “Yamahoko ...

The Gion Shrine is found in the Yamashiro region of Japan. It is located immediately east of Kyoto, across the river from Nijo Palace.

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With the arrival of spring, the festival season also approaches. And with that in mind, here are the upcoming festivals of Japanese culture. Firstly, the Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival takes ...

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Better known as the Penis Festival, this annual highlight at Kawasaki's Wakamiya Hachimangu is all about praying for and celebrating fertility, strong marriages and protection against sexually ...

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Chicago's eastern boundary is formed by Lake Michigan, and the city is divided by the Chicago River into three geographic sections: the North Side, the South Side and the West Side. These sections ...

First-place winner of the 2024 Maui Matsuri Art Contest for grades 9-12 division. Art by Anju Bekkum of Hāna High School (Photo Courtesy: Maui Matsuri) The 23rd annual Maui Matsuri is now ...

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