Kyoto Honganji Temple Bon Dance
Modern music meets traditional at this Bon Odori dance just north of Kyoto Station.
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Hita Gion Festival
See the enormous yamaboko floats parade around the historic town of Hita.
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Yamaguchi Gion Matsuri
The highlight of this festival is an elegant dance performed in heron costumes.
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Shin-Umeda Osaka Summer Festival
Looking for a family-friendly festival in the heart of the city? The Shin-Umeda City Summer Festival features traditional Bon dances, kids' games, and exciting attractions.
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Kiso Mikoshi Makuri Festival
Fireworks displays, enormous shrines, and a festive atmosphere await here!
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Abare Festival
The Abare Festival, also known as the "Fire and Violence Festival," is a fierce annual event in Noto, Ishikawa, featuring chaotic mikoshi rituals and fiery traditions.
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Tōyako (Lake Toya) Manga Anime Festa 2025
This is a past eventEvery year, thousands of anime and manga fans descend on the peaceful town of Tōyako Onsen.
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Saikū Cultural Art Festival
★ Staff recommendationThis is a past eventHot air balloons, a giant moon, and traditional performances from the past — welcome to the Saikū Cultural Art Festival.
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Zen Night Walk Kyoto
This is a past eventStep into a world of tranquility with ZEN NIGHT WALK, taking place at Kyoto's Kenninji Temple.
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Iwate Snow Festival
CancelledThis is a past eventUpdate: The 2023 Iwate Snow Festival has been canceled and future iterations look unlikely to go ahead. An alternative festival may take place, so keep checking back. One of Tohoku‘s …
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Higashiomi Giant Kite Festival
This is a past eventOn the last Sunday of May each year, Higashiomi in Shiga Prefecture hosts a festival in which enormous traditional kites are hauled into the air by teams of up to 100 people. The festival …
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Italia, Amore Mio!
This is a past eventUsually held in Tokyo, this Italian extravagnaza is branching out to Nagoya and Osaka this year. All elements of Italian culture will be explored and displayed, with cooking demonstrations from …
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