Founded in 1984, Arizona Matsuri has grown into one of the Valley’s signature spring festivals. This year’s theme, “kizuna,” the Japanese word for bonds and connection, honors the 50th anniversary of ...

Japan's cherry blossom season has become a victim of its own popularity. Fujiyoshida canceled its popular Cherry Blossom ...

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Labor Day weekend is here, which means it’s time for one of the country’s largest and oldest Japanese culture festivals: the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden. After hosting the ...

Japan is mounting its strongest presence at the Berlin Film Festival in years, with seven films spanning competition, Forum, ...

While there are matsuri (festivals) all year long in Japan, summer is when theyre at their peak. Like a local fair, the dates vary from place to place with many festivals celebrated at the city or ...

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 ...

The annual Japanese Festival, which calls itself “one of the oldest and largest festivals of its kind,” will return to the Missouri Botanical Garden this weekend. The family-friendly festival takes ...