Large cod dedicated to north Japan shrine in festival to pray for good catch, safety
Large cod were carried in procession and dedicated to a local Shinto shrine in this northern Japan city Feb. 4 in a unique ...
Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...
Hundreds reach out to catch lucky beans at Japan’s annual festival
Residents of downtown Tokyo descended on a Buddhist temple to mark the last day of winter in the Japanese lunar calendar by ...
AP PHOTOS: Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...
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8 must-attend matsuri in Japan, traditional festivals celebrating Japanese culture
Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy ...
Things to do in Jacksonville in February instead of shoveling snow
While friends Up North are shivering through February, we'll be having a blast in Jacksonville, with concerts, undie runs, ...