When we talk about Japanese festivals, the Yokohama festivals should come to mind for avid fans of Japanese culture. Let’s talk more about the five must-see festivals in Yokohama.

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

Hanafuda, also known as “flower cards”, are a form of Japanese traditional playing cards.  Hanafuda has a rich history dating all the way back to the elegant and storied Heian Era.

In Japan, the mid-autumn festival is tsukimi or otsukimi, which means “moon viewing” in Japanese.

Kyoto is a city that is rich in culture, abundant in cuisine, and populated with traditional architecture and magnificent temples. 

Yokohama is not only home to amamzing ramen and festivals, but it is also home to some of the most famous museums in Japan.

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.

When the air temperature and humidity rises in summer, it’s easy to lose your appetite, a common part of summer fatigue. At this time, all you need is a mild, refreshing dish that will help calm your upset body from the unpleasant hot weather.

Like the cherry blossom viewing festival, Tsukimi festivals are considered one of the oldest festivals in Japan with a history of more than 1000 years.

Known as the ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto has a rich and diverse culinary culture dating back hundreds of years, with extremely unique and delicate dishes.

Japan, as a nation, has been around for a very long time, giving the country plenty of time to create fascinating myths and mythical creatures.

Yokohama was one of the first ports that opened in the 1800s when Commodore Perry arrived on the shores of Japan with his ships. Since then, Yokohama has been the birthplace of a variety of delicious dishes.