Ogimi Village – Located in Northern Okinawa, this unique travel destination is full of exciting experiences!🗾. Camp under the stars or enjoy a homestay with a local family while enjoying a myriad of outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling!🌌.

Welcome to Japan! Hope you enjoy your stay!.

Check out our guide to the Hachioji Festival in western Tokyo!🎉. It's one of the most famous float festivals in Tokyo and features bon a ton of exciting attractions!🗼. The festival starts today and lasts until August 6 (Sun.)🗓️. #Tokyo #festival #summer.

Check out Rishiri Island for the ultimate Hokkaido trip this summer!🗾. Enjoy delicious seafood, cycling while visiting tourist attractions around the island, and more🚴. Check out our detailed guide to this hidden gem in northern Japan!📜. #Japantravel.

📸kimono.rental.omamesan_japan. Kodo (香道) or "The Way of Fragrance," is one of the three major traditional Japanese arts🗾. It is the practice of appreciating incense and their fragrance and sound😌. #cooljapanvideos #kodo #japaneseculture #japan #incense

📸sachi.0408. This giant kokeshi doll, named Hanako, was located outside of Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto☸️. Kokeshi dolls are a traditional Japanese craft that have been made for more than 150 years as toys for children🪆. #cooljapanvideos #japan #japaneseculture #kyoto

📸ichigo85yasu. Kifune Shrine, is a famous shrine in Kyoto, Japan⛩️. The shrine is known for its unique omikuji fortunes🔮. Placing the empty fortune on water will reveal what your fortune is🌊. It's a cool thing to try when visiting Kyoto!🛫. #cooljapanvideos #japan #kyoto

📸mr_tsubaking. The Four Heavenly Kings are gods found in Buddhism☸️. You can often see statues of them while visiting temples in Japan🗿. In Japanese, their names are Dhrtarastra, Virudhaka, Virupaksa, and Vaisravana🗾. #cooljapanvideos #japaneseculture #buddhism

📸yamabikokoubou. Kishu Herazao are a unique type of fishing rod produced in Wakayama prefecture🎣. Kishu bamboo fishing rods also have no reels and have a unique method for casting and bringing fish in🐟. #cooljapanvideos #japaneseculture #fishing

📸solo_camp_and_snufkin. Somen is a popular noodle dish in Japan🍜. It's often eaten chilled during the summer months to help stay cool🌞. Consider trying some somen this summer!🧑‍🍳. #cooljapanvideos #japanesefood #noodles #summer #japaneseculture

📸yuko_umeno. A performance by a maiko in Kyoto, Japan👘. Maiko can be found in Kyoto's hanamachi districts, a place where geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha) work. #cooljapanvideos #geisha #japaneseculture #japantravel #japan

📸blanchat.chika. When most people think of traditional Japanese summer clothing, they think of yukata👘. Kimono are often thicker and not as easy to wear during the summer, but there are also summer kimono that you can wear to avoid the heat☀️. #cooljapanvideos #japan #kimono

📸@hironavitweet. The Hiroshima Flower Festival is a festival that started in 1977🎉. Each year, more than 100 organizations work together to grow flowers that are then displayed at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park🌺. #cooljapanvideos #hiroshima #flowers

📸yida_photo9. Ramune is a popular summer drink in Japan☀️. The carbonated drink has been around since the late 1800's and is known for its unique lid that has a special way of being opened🍾. #cooljapanvideos #japan #ramune #japaneseculture #summervibes

📸ykk.w.jp1106. Edo Kiriko is a special type of faceted glass produced in Tokyo🗼. The history of Edo Kiriko can be traced back to Edo period Japan (1603-1868)🗓️. Today the same techniques are used to create the beautifully intricate designs🥃. #cooljapanvideos #japan #glassware

📸miyukism25. The Katsuyama Yabusame Festival🎯. This festival takes place every spring in Fujikawaguchiko,a town located near Mt. Fuji🏹. The festival features horseback archery and is a spectacle to watch🐎. #cooljapanvideos #japan #japaneseculture #archery #mtfuji #japantravel

📸koboki_h. The history of wagashi is said to date back thousands of years to Jomon-period Japan🗾. Wagashi making has been refined throughout the years, and today, they come in an endless variety of designs🍡. #cooljapanvideos #japaneseculture #wagashi #japanesesweets

📹k.shinji_photography. Buddhist temples are a common sight in Japan🗾. Among them, there are some temples that are referred to as hydrangea temples🌼. Hasedera is one temple in Nara where you can experience both both Japanese culture and hydrangeas☸️. #cooljapanvideos #temples

📹japanesebylittleb. Just like English, Japanese has a ton of useful slang!😮. In Japanese, the word "lol" can be written in a few different ways😂. #cooljapanvideos #japan #japaneselanguage #studyjapanese #japaneseculture

📸beconoki. Akabeko are a traditional craft from Fukushima🐮. The name literally translates to "red cow," and their red color is said to ward off evil👿. They're made by applying Japanese paper to a wooden frame🗞️. #cooljapanvideos #japaneseculture #akabeko #cute