April Dykes

A certified Japanese night view heritage and a major event in Tochigi, the Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura festival is worth adding to your winter itinerary.  According to the official tourism website for Nikko city, Yunishigawa Onsen, the location of the Kamakura festival, has a history that spans more than 800 years. With deep ties to the Taira clan, the Today, we will dive into that history as well as the origins of the famous Kamakura festival. 

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Winter is cold and often filled with snow and short days, but it is also filled with the warmth of loved ones and illuminations that light up the night.  While you can view some illuminations throughout the year, autumn and winter are the main seasons you will see them.  We all love illuminations, but does anyone know the history of illuminations in Japan?  If you’re like me and the answer to that question is ‘No’, let’s dive into the history together.