Experiences labelled with 'travel to japan'
Somewhere among the scattered islands near Hiroshima, Japan, lies an island with a sacred treasure. Also known as Miyajima Island (Shrine Island), the island of Itsukushima takes pride in the wonderful combination of mountains and seashore, and is famous for the tranquility of its landscape. Itsukushima also cradles one of the most important shrines in Japanese history and religion: the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine. From time immemorial, the ancient Japanese believed Itsukushima to be a holy place, and they dedicated it to the three daughters of the Gods and Goddesses of the sun and the sea, who the Japanese believe created Japan. It is said that from ancient times to the 17th century, Itsukushima had to be kept pure, and for this reason, commoners were refused ...
When you travel to the Tohoku region of Japan in the summer season, you can witness several cultural festivals that display the beauty and heritage of Japan. One of four large festivals, the Akita Kanto Festival in Tohoku, Akita City, is celebrated yearly to pray for a good harvest and for divine protection from illnesses and evil spirits. It started in the 19th century when men marched through the streets, each of them balancing a kanto (bamboo pole) to display their strengths. At present, the Akita Kanto Festival is considered a “national important intangible folk cultural heritage” where hundreds fly to Japan annually to witness local performers balance bamboo poles topped with hanging lanterns that resemble stalks of rice. When you travel to Japan to ...
