Setsubun festival at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo

People wearing protective masks catch soybeans bags trowed from guests and celebrities during the Setsubun festival…

Daruma-ichi (Fair) in Tokyo

Japanese Daruma dolls are seen at Takahata Fudoson Temple in Hino City on January 28, 2022,…

Japanese Cold-Endurance Purification Ceremony in Tokyo

Participants dressed only in loincloths pour cold water over themselves during the traditional Cold-Endurance Purification Ceremony…

Midwinter-ice water bathing ceremony 2022 in Tokyo

Participants wearing face masks pray in a pool of freezing-cold water containing large blocks of ice…

People offer their first prayers of the year 2022 at Meiji Shrine

People wearing protective face masks pray for good luck at the Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) on…

Kasukabe Giant Kite Festival in Saitama

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Tokyo Tower displays 333 carp banners to celebrate Children’s Day

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Ikazuchi no Daihannya Festival 2019

Setsubun festival at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

Japan’s young adults celebrate Coming of Age Day