One of the biggest festivals in Osaka is Tooka Ebisu, held every January 9-11th, with most events taking place on the 10th.

Imamiya Ebisu Shrine is not a big shrine, yet it is still one of the most famous shrines in Osaka.

No holiday is special without decorations to set the mood for the season. Japanese New Year’s decorations, O-shogatsu kazari, are

Japan has dozens of festivals and holidays throughout the year, however, O-Shogatsu, or New Year’s, is easily the most important.

If you will remember from our mythology series, Izanami died giving birth to the god of fire. Grief-stricken by the loss

Suga Shrine is a little off the beaten path.  Suga Shrine Japan’s First Capital The bus ride is not terribly

While many people visit Izumo Taisha to find their true love, there is another famous love shrine in Shimane. Yaegaki

Finally! After all that mythology, we are finally ready to go to Izumo! This is a place we have really