Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy winters of Sapporo to the river walks of Osaka, every city and every season ...
Hundreds gathered at Tokyo's Zojoji temple for the traditional 'mame-maki' bean-throwing ritual, marking setsubun, the end of winter in Japan's lunar calendar. Participants, including celebrities, ...
Teej is a major festival observed in many parts of India, particularly in Rajasthan. It welcomes the arrival of the monsoon season. Women wear green clothes, sing traditional songs, and enjoy swinging ...