OSAKA--Huge crowds gathered for one of the most ... It was the 34th time the event has been held over a dry riverbed along the Yodogawa River. It was organized by local volunteers and financed ...

The Mogami River is one of the most important waterways in northern Japan. It runs for 229 kilometers ... and from there as far as Kyoto and Osaka Prefectures. To this day, many towns along ...

Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy ...