Greetsomeone.com - Japan Culture Day Cards: Send free Culture Day virtual cards and other gifts.
Hina Matsuri: Provides origin, tradition, celebrations, and e-greetings for this celebration in March.
Hounen Matsuri: Annotoated photo guide to the famous Honen Festival in Komaki, Aichi.
Japanese Festivals and Celebrations: A collection of photos and descriptions of how Japanese celebrate.
Japanese Fireworks: Gives structure of fireworks, how they are made, and photographs.
Japanese Fireworks "Hanabi": Gives overview and explains variaties of Japanese fireworks, picture gallery and how to photograph them.
Japanese Folk Toys: Japanese folk toys are a respected and integral part of Japanese folklore.
National Public Radio - Obon: A four minute news piece on the Obon festival and funerals in Japan, along with modern changes to traditional rites. From August, 2001. [Realplayer required].
O-Shogatsu: A brief description of New Years Day in Japan.
Shichi-Go-San for Kids: Visit a shinto shrine, learn about the 1000 year candy, and see what kids wear for the holiday.
Tanabata Celebration: Offers information on the Tanabaata celebration, history, legend and greetings.