James Richardson

James Richardson

James Richardson is a writer and Japan enthusiast. After living and working in Tokyo for over a decade, he shares his insights on Japanese society, culture, and current events.

Hakone Daimyo Procession

Hakone Daimyo Procession

An annual march held on the national holiday of Culture Day that passes through the town of Hakone.

The event is based on a feudal lord's procession - an act that took place in the Edo period (1603 - 1868).