Tag: festivals

Cultural festivals celebrated around the world throughout the year, from long-standing traditional events to region-specific celebrations tied to history, religion, seasons, and local identity. This tag brings together festivals worth traveling for, highlighting when and where they take place and what makes each one unique.

Nature, Towns and Cities

These Gorgeous Attractions in Kerala Makes it Truly “God’s Own Country”

There’s a reason why Kerala is known as “God’s Own Country”. With rich soil, fertile soil that can easily make jungles, waterfalls and rivers that flows in thick currents, culture that speaks of a rich history and tradition, and food that is as hearty as its people, this Southern state of India is full of life. Attractions in Kerala is unlike anything else and far … Continue reading These Gorgeous Attractions in Kerala Makes it Truly “God’s Own Country”

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Movie Locations

Demon Slayer Locations in Real Life: From Beautiful Lavender Fields to Chilling Yokai Festivals

Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) has captivated global anime fans with its vibrant characters and gripping story. These locations in Japan seep the fantasy into reality and invite fans to immerse themselves in the world of Demon Slayer in real life. Continue reading Demon Slayer Locations in Real Life: From Beautiful Lavender Fields to Chilling Yokai Festivals

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Historics, Religious Places

Discover Otagi Nenbutsuji: Kyoto’s Secret Temple of 1200 Whimsical Rakan Statues

Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple, nestled in Kyoto’s Arashiyama hills, is a special temple because of its 1200 whimsical stone statues. The site offers a unique blend of 30-year art and faith, providing a serene and joyful escape from traditional Buddhist temples in Japan. Its autumn beauty and cultural festivals make it a hidden gem in Kyoto. Continue reading Discover Otagi Nenbutsuji: Kyoto’s Secret Temple of 1200 Whimsical Rakan Statues

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The 'Warehouse district' of Kawagoe, aka, Kurazukuri with its line of Edo period merchant houses and shops
Historics, Towns and Cities

Kawagoe Guide: Experience The Unique Japan Post Town From Edo Period Bell Towers to Taisho Era Streets

Just a little away from the bustling futuristic city of Tokyo, lies a historic town where the echoes of a bygone era can still be heard today. This town in Japan, where its streets are riddled with samurai-period buildings is known as Kawagoe. Embarking on a day trip to Kawagoe is a pilgrimage through multiple centuries where you can go back to more than a … Continue reading Kawagoe Guide: Experience The Unique Japan Post Town From Edo Period Bell Towers to Taisho Era Streets

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Ameena Navab, AWO journalist, stands before a shrine at Yakuo In temple in Mount Takao during autumn Photo credit: AWO staff
Mountains, Nature

Mount Takao – A Mystical Mountain of The Yokai, Tengu and Red Maple Leaves

Japan is known for its fair share of mythology involving supernatural beasts and deities known as Yokai and while most of these creatures are seen on the pages of books and paintings, a certain mountain exists where a shrine is dedicated to one of these very Yokai – Mount Takao. Amidst the flurry of red maple leaves in Autumn and pink cherry blossoms in Spring, … Continue reading Mount Takao – A Mystical Mountain of The Yokai, Tengu and Red Maple Leaves

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Historics, Towns and Cities

All About Halloween in Sleepy Hollow

Blazing orange lanterns, eerie vibes, old manors, and a famous spooky tale of a headless horseman – that’s what Sleepy Hollow is all about. Made famous by Washington Irving’s novel with the same name of the place, Sleepy Hollow attractions makes it the best place to visit for Halloween not only because of their Halloween activities but also because of the legends and the old … Continue reading All About Halloween in Sleepy Hollow

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