Japan is home to amazing cultural events – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and ...

Four of Japan’s most celebrated fireworks producers will be contributing creations, starting with Nagano Prefecture’s Beniya Aoki Fireworks, which was founded 109 years ago. Shockingly, Beniya Aoki is ...

Prior to the festival, Team Omagari will make its debut at the International Fireworks Competition to be held in Montreal this summer to represent Japan. The team comprises four local companies ...

Japan has a host of awe-inspiring traditional festivals every year, some of which have been celebrated for centuries. Festivals, also known as matsuri, are steeped in tradition, offering visitors ...

DAISEN, Akita Prefecture--Billed as one of the most exciting nighttime events in Japan, the Omagari fireworks festival to be held here April 27 will close this year with a display by a U.S. company.

Honolulu Festival takes place March 8-9 with a cultural celebration of music, dance and arts featuring 91 groups from Japan, ...

7. Japanese Film Festival: For film enthusiasts, the Japanese Film Festival will showcase internationally acclaimed films on the third floor of the Hawai‘i Convention Center. Seating is available on a ...

While the main stage area was packed with people struggling to catch a glimpse of Akon, the Japan Arena felt like stepping into an intimate matsuri (festival ... As the fireworks lit up the ...