John Asano
John Asano is a blogger and travel writer living in Gifu, Japan. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he writes about must-see sights and attractions at Japan Travel Advice, as well as about Japanese travel and culture on his blog, Japan Australia.
Articles
Festivals of Japan: Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri in Osaka
The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is considered to be Osaka’s wildest festival and is kind of like their running of the bulls.
Festivals of Japan: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Matsuri in Kamakura
The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Matsuri is a traditional festival full of ancient rituals and powerful performances.
Festivals of Japan: Daimonji Yaki in Kyoto
Daimonji Yaki is a spectacular ancient festival in Kyoto that is a wonderful end to the long hot summer in Japan.
Festivals of Japan: Tokushima Awa Odori Folk Dance Festival
The Awa Odori Folk Dance Festival is a traditional event that has been passed down through the generations.
Festivals of Japan: Sendai Tanabata Matsuri
The Sendai Tanabata Matsuri is the largest and most famous tanabata celebration in Japan.
Festivals of Japan: Akita Kanto Matsuri
Akita Prefecture is famous for its ‘Akita bijin’, who are rumoured to have the fairest complexion in Japan
Festivals of Japan: Aomori Nebuta Matsuri
The Aomori Nebuta Matsuri is one of Japan’s most famous and is one of the ‘Three Great Festivals of the Tohoku region.
Festivals of Japan: Nachi no Hi Fire Festival
Nachi no Hi Fire Festival is one of the three largest fire festivals in all of Japan.
Festivals of Japan: Gujo Bon-Odori
Gujo Bon-Odori is a unique traditional dance festival in the heart of Japan that is always a highlight of the Japanese summer.
Festivals of Japan: Gion Matsuri
The Gion Matsuri is a living symbol of Kyoto’s rich history and culture and is a must see festival in July.
Festivals of Japan: Hakata Gion Yamakasa
The Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival is held from July 1 to 15 at the Kushida Jinja Shrine, a Shinto shrine that is said to have been founded in 757 AD.
Festivals of Japan: Himeji Yukata Festival
The Himeji Yukata Festival gives you the rare chance to see so many Japanese dressed in the beautiful yukata.
