Comments on: A Starter’s Guide To Enjoying Summer Festivals In Japan

By: Cool Person

Cool Person — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 21:05:00 +0000

I really want photos of japanese booths, could you send me some? dotsond@sheridanjapaneseschool.com thanks!

By: shinya

shinya — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:08:00 +0000

I’m having my first trip to Tokyo in August! Gonna be spending just the weekdays there though, not even a weekend. Hope I catch some festivals in the city :P

By: Applesauce 21

Applesauce 21 — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:37:00 +0000

I actually got to do a homestay at a Japanese shrine, and whilst there I dressed up as a Miko and helped out at the matsuri :) Although I was obviously untrained (I can’t do the mikomae dance or the ceremonies) I got a tiny taster for what these girls do. It’s really hard work!

So, now if you ever see a miko, you’ll know that she’s probably exhausted (they arrive at 4.00am for matsuri’s) really talented (can perform various dances) and devoted to shinto (they don’t get paid much!) and it will make her job seem even more amazing :)

By: Vicky

Vicky — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 22:34:00 +0000

What does everyone suggest for a tourist to plan to come to Japan for?

By: Tokyo_Ben

Tokyo_Ben — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 19:10:00 +0000

I can’t believe nobody mentioned yakitori! That’s my favorite food at 夏祭り. Or maybe it’s tied with 焼きそば.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:53:00 +0000

I wore a yukata to fireworks last week in Iwate! It was really fun, but I wanted to point out that they are not as inconvenient as you make out. You can put one on by yourself quite easily, and if you make use of the himo or ties (I improvised with shoe laces) for under the obi, you shouldn’t have any problems with it slipping down. Walking is a little slower, but still doable. I wore shorts under mine because I had to cycle to the festival…. it seemed a little scandalous having my yukata split open while on the bike! haha