Kites have been a beloved pastime in Japan for centuries, and the Giant Kites Festival in…
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom season in Tokyo
People take photographs of cherry blossoms in full bloom at Chidorigafuchi Park on April 01, 2022,…
Tokyo parks ban Hanami parties during cherry blossom season
Cherry blossom hangs over the Meguro River in Nakameguro in Nakameguro on March 25, 2022, in…
Tokyo Flower Carpet 2022
A huge kabuki actor picture made with colorful flower petals on display at Gyoko-dori in Marunouchi…
Tokyo Skytree lights up supporting Medalists in Beijing Olympics
Tokyo Skytree lights up displaying a message in Japanese ”Congratulations for the Gold Medals,” in support…
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…