Tanabata in Kyoto: A Night Full of Stars Tanabata is one of Japan’s most colorful traditions, and Kyoto was the place where, in the 8th century, the Chinese festival known as Qixi merged with traditional Japanese beliefs, and became the festival of Orihime and Hikoboshi.
Tsukimi: annual moon viewing in Japan by Denny Sargent Those familiar with Japanese art will recognize this scene: a small group…
The Star Festival of Japan By Denny Sargent Photo by Rebecca Sargent Every night people around the world, a variety…
Setsubun – Chasing the ‘Devils of Winter’ in Japan by Denny Sargent On Feb. 3, some of the “devils” that supposedly caper about us…
