Traditional Hina dolls are displayed around the Zama shrine for the Japanese Doll Festival in Zama, Kanagawa-prefecture, Japan, on Sunday. The annual festival celebrates the health and happiness of ...

ZAMA, Japan – More than 30 Camp Zama community members participated in a walking tour Friday to the nearby Zama Shrine to experience a unique Japanese tradition that honors girls. Each year, shrines ...

ZAMA, Japan – As onlookers flowed toward the steep stairs leading up to the Zama Shrine, they maneuvered for the best camera angle to capture photos of the hundreds of dolls resting on them. Among the ...

Thousands of traditional Hina dolls create a stunning display at Tsubosaka-dera Temple in Takatori, Japan, during the annual Dai Hina Mandala festival on Sunday. The event, held in honor of Japan’s ...

Just one hour by bullet train from Tokyo and home to majestic Mount Fuji, the Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka will welcome an array of must-see events next year – from early cherry blossom, giant ...

An annual doll festival has kicked off in Ono City, Fukui Prefecture. Over 1,000 dolls are on display, ranging from ones inspired by Edo-era traditions to those inspired by modern anime. The event ...