Author: Anna Ayvazyan

A woodblock print of a kabuki actor, who is playing the rough and rowdy hero with intense face paint.

A Complete Guide to Kabuki Theater

September 14, 2022

Kabuki is a genre of traditional Japanese theater. It is widely known for its elaborate costumes, vivid makeup and stylized acting.

Men pull a giant Gion Matsuri float with even more people riding it a man directing them with a fan.

Gion Matsuri: Kyoto’s Most Popular Festival

August 31, 2022

Kyoto has plenty of traditional events, but Gion Matsuri is definitely the most popular natsu matsuri event in Kyoto. This popular festival is a month-long and held in July.

A bowl of seasoned tsukimi soba which is buckwheat noodles with egg on top, usually eaten to celebrate the moon-viewing season.

Traditional Tsukimi Foods: The Most Popular Moon-Viewing Foods

August 30, 2022

Let’s explore the traditional tsukimi food that are eaten and offered to the moon during the midsummer festival.

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Author: Anna Ayvazyan

A Complete Guide to Kabuki Theater

Gion Matsuri: Kyoto’s Most Popular Festival

Traditional Tsukimi Foods: The Most Popular Moon-Viewing Foods

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