While the word "lantern" may evoke images of red lanterns drifting skyward, like those in Taiwan's Shifen, the lanterns found at the Taoyuan festival more closely resemble the massive floats of Nebuta ...

Japanese municipalities added sparkle to the celebration in Taoyuan, with decorations featuring local mascots and icons.

The three-day event runs April 4-6 and features a dizzying array of vendors, street food offerings, traditional Japanese ...

Sakura Sunday, an official event of the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival, takes place from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, ...

One of Japan’s most colourful festivals, the Sanja Matsuri is a rowdy mix of religious ritual and wild street party ...

The Chinese New Year celebration was recently held in Yokohama city featuring stunning performances and beautifully decorated ...

Sensoji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, is a dramatic complex, its large entry gates flanked by two fierce guardians, representing thunder and wind, and a 3.9-metre-tall vermilion lantern – Japan’s ...