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There’s a special moment when Katsushi Horikawa feels closer to the gods. It comes as he rides atop one of the towering ...

Exclusive: The annual film festival will return to New York this summer for another celebration of Japanese cinema. “We couldn’t be more amazed by this year’s festival,” Peter Tatara, director of film ...

To a din of cheering crowds, rhythmic chanting and taiko drums, hundreds of people haul massive wooden floats through the streets of Osaka — while running as fast as they can. This chaotic spectacle ...

Festivals (or matsuri in Japanese) range from the cherry blossom festivals that happen throughout the country to those that are specific to one region or town, from those that celebrate history to the ...

With mild temperatures and a host of festivals, flower viewings and events celebrating spring and traditional culture, there's never been a better time to visit Japan. Springtime in Japan is a magical ...