Phoenix comedian and anime devotee Yuhki Kanetani, better known to fans as “Uncle Yuhki,” has had a front-row seat to that evolution. He’s hosted Arizona Matsuri’s cosplay contest since 2003 and says ...

Founded in 1984, Arizona Matsuri has grown into one of the Valley’s signature spring festivals. This year’s theme, “kizuna,” the Japanese word for bonds and connection, honors the 50th anniversary of ...

While there are matsuri (festivals) all year long in Japan, summer is when theyre at their peak. Like a local fair, the dates vary from place to place with many festivals celebrated at the city or ...

Cultural Bridge LLC is inviting you to a special cultural event titled "Matsuri," produced by Japanese students in North ...

The Warabi Hadaka Matsuri, a 200-year-old Japanese harvest festival, involves men wrestling in mud to pray for a good harvest and children's health. Despite urbanization, this tradition persists in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The 15th annual Nihon Matsuri festival, a massive event celebrating Japanese culture, is coming up this ...

|editorchoice-b|With its well-preserved traditional culture, Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s biggest tourist draws. No event attracts more visitors than the Sanja Matsuri, a 700-year-old festival that draws ...