A Traveler's Guide To Japan Festivals

Here are 3 Great Japanese celebrations and Holidays.

This list is by no means complete.

The Japanese people are very traditional, and take care to keep up their Unique Japan Festivals and culture.

There are many unique Japanese Holidays throughout the year.
No Tokyo vacation can be complete without celebrating with the locals.

It's the Authentic Japan you know from the movies and books.

Here are...

3 Fun Japanese Holidays To Explore

• The Japanese cherry Blossom Festival is a magnificent festival to celebrate with the locals.

  Japan culture does not encourage expression of emotions in public.and so Japanese people are known to be very reserved in public.

  That is why Sakura, Cherry Blossom festival, is so special. The Japanese people see it as an opportunity to relax, socialize and drink.

  If you are lucky enough you will be invited to join one of the cheerful groups of celebrators having a picnic under Cherry Blossom trees.
  Just stroll in one of the Tokyo places for Cherry Blossom viewing.
  Maybe someone will spontaneously invite you to join in.






• During July Tokyo celebrates one of it's most Romantic Japan Festivals - the Tanabata - Star Festival.

  According to a very touching Chinese legend, two lovers represented by the stars Vega and Altair, were spending so much time together they forgot to do their jobs.
  The king was angry at them and separated them to opposite sides of the Amanogawa River (Milky Way).
  This is why Tanabata is known as the star festival.
  The lovers are allowed to meet each other only once a year, on the evening of July 7th.

  It is believed that the lovers can't meet if July 7th is rainy, so locals pray for good weather.

  The Japanese special customs for this Holiday include writing poems or wishes on strips of paper and tying them to bamboo branches in the garden.
  Japanese couples and families all write their wishes down.




• My personal favorite of all Japan Holidays - Shichi-go-san - the shrine-visiting day for children aged 3, 5 and 7. The Japanese kids dress up in their sweet little Kimonos, which makes it a great photo opportunity.

  Meiji Jingu Shrine is an excellent place to participate in this Traditional Japanese festival which happens on November 15th.

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Sakura - Japan Cherry Blossom festival.

Japanese cherry Blossom Festival

Traditional Japanese Festivals

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