Akita Kanto Matsuri

Alongside Sendai’s Tanabata Festival and Aomori’s Nebuta Festival, Akita’s Kanto Matsuri is known as one of the three great festivals in the Tohoku region. For an evening of impressive performances that light up the night, make your way to Akita from A…

Fireworks In Japan: The Culture and Festivals of Hanabi

Hanabi (fireworks) are a feature of summer in Japan. Whether it’s the shelves stocked with fireworks big and small to use at your next barbecue or one of the many firework festivals held during the hottest months, fireworks are a quintessential part of…